Trees and other greenery along farmer's fields and drainage ditches help prevent soil erosion and flooding. But farmers are unlikely to put time and money into growing them since municipalities have a habit of pulling them out: these Essex County trees are now gone.Trees and other greenery along farmer's fields and drainage ditches help prevent soil erosion and flooding. But farmers are unlikely to put time and money into growing them since municipalities have a habit of pulling them out: these Essex County trees are now gone.

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