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This document discusses the historical relationship between humans and plants in cities. It notes that green spaces and tree-lined streets are now seen as important for urban quality of life, but this was not always the case in the past. Ancient and colonial-era cities showed little concern for cultivating trees or gardens. This disconnect from nature can be traced back to the emergence of Judaism and Christianity, which did not emphasize links between religion and the natural world. The scientific achievem

Author

Mário Jarbas

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EN