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Simson, A. (2005). Urban Forestry in Europe: Innovative Solutions and Future Potential. In: Konijnendijk, C., Nilsson, K., Randrup, T., Schipperijn, J. (eds) Urban Forests and Trees. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27684-X_19

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