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Trees for North Dakota
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Tree planting is part of North Dakota's past, its present and
its future. Planting the right trees in the right places can enhance
the Health, Safety and the Economy of North Dakota.
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HEALTH:
"Trees Improve the Environment"
Water Quality: Trees planted in stream side areas, known as "riparian
buffers," stabilize stream banks, prevent sedimentation and reduce
downstream flooding. Riparian buffers function as filters to improve
water quality and stabilize stream flow. Sedimentation of streams and
water bodies has been labeled as the major source of non-point water
pollution in the United States. This soil loss can be reduced by planting
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SAFETY:
"Trees Protect North Dakota"
Living Snow Fences: Managing blowing snow is an annual problem
in North Dakota. We are continually reminded that we cannot control the
weather. Fortunately, tree planters can help make North Dakota roads
safer during the winter by properly designing and planting living snow
fences. A statewide Living Snow Fence Initiative establishes living snow
fences to make North Dakota a safer place to live and reduce snow removal
costs. |
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ECONOMY:
"Trees are a Vital Part of Economic Development"
Quality of Life: Providing a quality environment is essential
to attract and keep people in North Dakota. Trees make significant contributions
to the quality of life, and play an important role in the economic well-being
of North Dakota communities. More than half of North Dakota's residents
live in cities and towns.
They come in daily contact with shady city parks, tree-lined streets
and yards landscaped with trees and shrubs. Parks, green spaces and trees
affect our everyday moods, activities and emotional health.
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Donations to the "Trees for North Dakota" trust
fund help emphasize the role that tree planting plays in meeting social,
economic and environmental needs of both rural and urban residents. To
contribute to the “Trees for North Dakota” Trust Fund and “take
root…and plant trees for tomorrow,” consult your tax preparer
or enter a voluntary contribution on the 2006 North Dakota Individual
Income Tax Return. On Form ND-1, look for Line 34
on an overpayment return and Line 38 on a tax due return. On Form
ND-2, use Line 17 on an overpayment return and Line 21 on a
tax due return.
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