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URBAN HEAT ISLAND Little vegetation or evaporation causes cities to be warmer than the surrounding countryside. Increased Energy Consumption Increased Pollution Impaired Water Quality Compromise Health & Comfort How the VPA gets trees to
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Increased Energy Consumption Increased Pollution Compromise Health & Comfort Impaired Water Quality
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How the VPA gets trees to valley residents through the APS and SRP Shade Tree Programs
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Program Requirements
- APS/ SRP single family residential
customers
- Plant the trees within 15 feet of a
conditioned space on the western, eastern or southern side of home Legal right to and will plant trees on the property
- Ability to and will care for the trees
as needed
- Attend a 60-90 minute workshop
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Semi-truck arrives early in the morning. The truck contains 6 different native varieties. Volunteers get a great morning workout.
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A Tree Corral is organized.
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A Registration Table is set-up to welcome participants.
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Participants attend a workshop that will teach them how to plant and take care of their trees.
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Energy Saving Planting Zone
West
BEST
2nd Choice 3rd Choice
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After the workshop participants get a chance to talk to local experts
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Tree Runners bring participants the trees they choose.
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Participants are thrilled to get their trees.
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