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Organizations fund planting of 750 trees

By IAN MINIELLY

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IRONWOOD — The Daily Globe reached out to Deborah McCullough, Michigan State researcher, regarding the benefits of urban trees, after the DTE Energy Foundation and ReLeaf Michigan announced a $70, 110 award to 29 different organizations for the planting of 750 trees along community streets, parks, and other public spaces. According to a DNR press release the tree-planting program is a long-standing commitment to the improvement of communities and local environments throughout the state.

Kevin Sayers, DNR urban and community forestry program co...