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Re:Countering climate change with cool pavements by csomar on Monday August 23, 2021 @03:38AM (#28273197)
> the tree trimmers i see doing this have no idea what they're doing

Or maybe they do know what they are doing. Trees need trimming.

> not to contemplate consequences or consider other options.

Like?

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Re:Countering climate change with cool pavements by Tempest1981 on Monday August 23, 2021 @04:25AM (#28273457)
There is a guideline, to not prune more than 15-20% of a tree per season. And less if the tree is struggling.

Often urban trees are struggling, but I've seen workers still prune them heavily.

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