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How L.A. Helped Decimate California's Old-Growth Redwood Forests
California cut down 95% of its original coast redwood forest – much of it to build Los Angeles.

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Witness to a Hanging: California's Haunted Trees
When a man dies hanging from a tree, is that tree an accessory to the act or a witness? The multiple second lives of the frontier "hang tree" reveal something unsettling about the Golden State.

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Why Did Oak Trees Once Grow in the Middle of Pasadena Intersections?
The unusual traffic hazards – the result of deliberate town planning – became local landmarks.

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These Boundary Trees Are Remnants of California's Lost Mexican-Era Ranchos
Ancient oaks and sycamores marked the boundaries of many Mexican-era rancho land grants.

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What Is Your Tree Canopy Cover?
Live in Los Angeles? If so, you can use this interactive map to determine how much tree canopy cover your city council district has.

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Why Urban Trees Solve So Many of Our Problems
Trees cover an estimated 20.9 million acres of urban land in the continental United States.

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CA Native Trees That are Easy on Your Water Bill
There’s nothing like going native if you want to minimize problems and reduce water use.

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Studying Urban Trees With Smartphones and Satellites
NASA provides data on the urban forest: it's your job to measure the trees.