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INTRODUCTION
Many communities face the realities of tight fiscal budgets each year. Often times, programs associated with community forestry can be seen as unnecessary. In light of many of the concerns surrounding global warming and the loss of natural resources, community forestry programs can offer economically feasible solutions to alleviate some of the concerns of municipal pollutants, storm water run-off, and the heat island effect. It will be up to you as the city forester to convince the Mayor, City Administrator, and City Council that an aggressive and proactive community forestry program will be an economic asset to the community. While convincing this audience of the economic benefits of a community forest, simultaneously you will be reducing levels of pollutants, excessive storm run-off, and the heating and cooling costs of your local community. The health and continued existence of your community's forest resource rests in your hands. Search the provided resources to develop a solid case to present to your city government officials. For the next step in your assignment, please move to the TASK page for your instructions.
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