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The trees provide \u201chabitat for birds, small mammals and insects\u201d, filter the air and absorb carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To guide stewardship activities and future housing development on the property, OPAL engaged Rain Shadow Consulting to conduct a forest health assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trees presenting potential hazards for adjacent properties were identified and those rated high risk were immediately removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternative scenarios were created, suggesting ways to develop housing while preserving as many old growth trees as possible. 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