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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA, COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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In the Matter Supporting )
the Preservation of Contra j )
Costa's Trees Affected by ) Resolution 91J 164
Severe Drought Conditions )
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WHEREAS, trees block wind, settle dust and smog particles, reduce energy costs
by shading buildings, absorb; carbon dioxide, reduce reflected heat from pavement
and add value to property; and
WHEREAS, in American citiesi four trees are removed for every one planted; and
WHEREAS, a newly planted tree only needs 10 gallons of water per week to grow;
and
WHEREAS, significant water 'cutbacks and rationing are of great concern to all
Contra Costa County residents; and
WHEREAS, many street trees are suffering from the effects of the drought; and
WHEREAS, in forested areas,jone of every three trees is dead or dying; and
WHEREAS, at the current rate of loss, our urban and rural landscapes will be
seriously altered;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County understands the value of planting and preserving trees; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board will continue to encourage the planting of
new trees and appropriate watering and maintenance of existing ones throughout
this drought period.
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Introduced by:
Supervisor Tom Powers
District One
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Passed and Adopted by a unanimous vote
of those Supervisors Present on
March 19, 1991
j I hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of an action taken and
entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on
ATTESTED: March 19, 1991
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors
an County Administrator
BY: A. J I A.,0 A .
Deputy Clerk
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