Hi Neighbors, I write and speak about climate solutions (ways that climate change can be healed/resolved). A new extensive global study by the Crowther lab at ETH Zurich university shows that planting trees is one of the most effective ways of combating climate change. Trees also provide cooling shade in summer (tree-shaded neighborhoods are about 6 degrees cooler than neighborhoods without shade). When planted strategically around your house, trees can also save you money on your heating and cooling energy costs. Since beautiful trees are part of what makes Highland Park the special place that it is, I urge everyone to sign up to get one of these free trees and urge your neighbors to do so too. Planting trees can also be a great family fun activity. janet jai, MLA www.vision-and-values.com/climate.htm

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From: "Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA" <hpccpgh@gmail.com> Subject: Tree giveaway for HP residents! Date: September 24, 2019 at 9:02:40 AM EDT To: List Serv Postings <neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com>

The HPCC and Tree Pittsburgh are happy to be sponsoring a tree giveaway for Highland Park residents on November 2nd! Tree species that you can pick from may include river birch, sycamore, kousa dogwood, american hornbeam, and redbud. Saplings will be in two gallon pots for you to plant on your property: one per person, up to two per household. Sign up in advance to be guaranteed a tree. See the attached flyer or the HPCC website for information on how to register.

Stephanie Walsh HPCC President

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