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and maintaining it when trees are inev- itably lost, so this becomes an effective tool in this scenario as well. Sometimes we can forget that trees are living organisms, not static objects, and that they require care. Many times, they have a habit of reminding us when we haven’t been diligent with a big bill from our tree care provider. As with most large undertakings, the key is to not only have a plan, but a good plan that is easy to understand and communicate. Armed with a good plan, tree care in managed communities can become a manageable expense that is mostly predictable, without all the stress and hand-wringing that can be associated with this type of work. With a little luck and some dili- gence, the tree assets in a community can become treasures for the residents to enjoy for years to come. n

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