24. Does your town have a policy to preserve and protect open space?
 

25. Does your town have a tree protection and planting policy?
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26. Does your town prohibit the use of turf pesticides on town land, including public parks?

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27. Does your town discourage the installation of artificial turf fields, and prohibit the use of recycled crumb rubber on playgrounds? 
 

28. Does your town purchase only non-polluting landscaping equipment, or require the use of such equipment by contractors?

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29. Does your town operate a municipal composting facility?​

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30. Does your town provide space for community gardens?