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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 475 House Amendments in [ ] -- February 4, 1995 Requesting state and local governments to [ develop and implement consider development and implementation of ] tree conservation and planting plans. ----------
Patrons--Van Yahres, Almand, Cohen, Connally, Darner, Diamonstein, Grayson, Heilig, Plum, Thomas and Van Landingham
---------- Referred to Committee on Rules ----------

WHEREAS, trees in towns and cities help to maintain a healthy environment for the citizens of the Commonwealth by minimizing erosion and sedimentation, moderating ambient temperature, preserving air quality, and reducing noise pollution; and

WHEREAS, trees are economically important to the communties which contain them because they increase property values and provide shading and wind obstruction which enhance energy conservation efforts; and

WHEREAS, by providing wildlife habitat, trees help to maintain healthy wildlife populations and provide recreational benefits to the citizens of the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, older, larger trees provide greater environmental, economic and habitat protection benefits than do younger, smaller trees; and

WHEREAS, in addition to providing the above-described benefits, trees which are unique due to historic or cultural interest, or outstanding size and quality, having been designated as a special commemorating memorial, or which have been planted or placed in a street right-of-way or on private property by a local government, make significant contributions to the cultural and aesthetic character of the communities of the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, the presence of all trees, and especially unique trees, fosters civic pride and pleasure and provides opportunities for study of Virginia's natural heritage; and

WHEREAS, trees which are not regularly inspected and maintained are susceptible to diseases and insect infestations, causing death or posing dangers to persons and property; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That state and local governments be requested to [ develop consider development ] and [ implement the implementation of ] plans for maintaining and preserving the unique trees described above; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That state and local governments be requested to [ develop consider the development ] and [ implement the implementation of ] tree planting programs, the focus of which shall be to plant trees in locations and for purposes which will best serve future generations.