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More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents

Maya Mangala-Munuma '25 first noticed it in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. When she walked from an affluent neighborhood to a more impoverished one, it wasn't just the houses and demographics that changed. The trees did, too.

More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents
Image: Phys.org
Maya Mangala-Munuma '25 first noticed it in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. When she walked from an affluent neighborhood to a more impoverished one, it wasn't just the houses and demographics that changed. The trees did, too.

Originally published at Phys.org

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