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Adopt-a-Tree Program Established

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In a response to climate change, the Honolulu City Council urged the City Administration to establish an island-wide adopt-a-tree program. Urban trees reduce air pollution; improve water quality; provide wildlife habitat; stabilize street temperatures; create shade; act as sound and wind barriers; reduce surface storm water runoff; increase property values; improve mental heahh; provide places for recreation and help create a sense of plaee. Currently underway is a pilot adopt-a-tree project in Kailua, O'ahu. In March 2019, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell's administration committed to increase 0'ahu's total canopy size to 35% by 2035. The resolution was authored by Councilmember Kym Pine.