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Chapter 1: The Urban Forest Possible
Chapter 2: Whenever Two or More Are Gathered: Organizing Your Community
Chapter 3: Getting It Together: Planning and Funding Your Project
Chapter 4: The Creation Unveiled: Producing Your Event
Chapter 5: Taking It to the Streets The Million Tree Story
Chapter 6: Do the Right Thing: Planting Your Tree
Chapter 7: It's Not Easy Being Green: Caring for Urban Trees
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