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Jeannette Wheeler is a believer in the power of trees to improve our urban lives.
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Feb. 10, 2017 | Gerald Vander Pyl

Socialize with trees

Beyond beautification, trees provide a bevy of benefits for urban dwellers


Even before the turn of the century, early civic leaders envisioned Calgary as an urban oasis, with broad tree-lined streets connecting numerous parks. In 1894, the City of Calgary started planting trees along major boulevards in the city, beginning the effort to create an urban forest that continues today.


But aside from beautification, what's the point of an urban forest?



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