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Trees that Feed and Heal- Leechee

By Liliana Usvat Lychee fruits are consumed fresh, canned and dried. They are also used to make ice cream, juice, candies and wine. Lychee is used as a beautiful ornamental tree. It also has various medicinal uses. The crushed seeds … Continue reading

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Forests Trees and Smog

By Liliana Usvat It’s time to talk seriously about using trees and other city-cooling ideas, such as reflective or cool roofs or green roofs. It’s a fight against the phenomenon called the urban heat island. Cities become heat islands as … Continue reading

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