In a very comprehensive analysis of the Shade Tree Trust project, Worcester Indymedia blog talks about the process of evaluating leaks in Worcester, the political aspect of deciding to press ahead and the status of a decision in Worcester to join with the trust. This is a really top to bottom look at the process of evaluation, damage appraisal and the work needed by a city to decide whether or not to join the trust. Excellent writing and reporting.

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As more cities and towns join the project, the process of evaluating the damage, the value of joining the trust and the potential benefits to cities and towns will be an ongoing decision for city and town managers. This is a good primer on how the early stage of that process is carried out.