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This story was produced as part of a larger project for the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2021 Data Fellowship.
Other stories by Justin Murphy include:
How did some Rochester neighborhoods become greener than others?
‘I now see the disparity is real.’ For Rochester’s mayor, trees are a justice issue
Rochester’s trees are celebrated, but not everyone gets to have their time in the shade
This project mapped every tree in Rochester. Here’s how we did it
Walk through Rochester's Washington Grove, a rare remnant of nation's old-growth forests
Tell us the story of your favorite tree in Rochester. Where is it and why is important?
Read about Rochester’s most beloved trees and share your own story
Rochester's trees make Landmark Society of Western New York's annual 'Five to Revive' list
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