Outdoor Lighting and Dark Skies

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Consortium for Dark Sky Studies website

This website provides a sampling of local dark sky ordinances and other resources related to dark skies.
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Does Night Lighting Harm Trees?

2002
Excessive night lighting is now recognized as a form of pollution with the potential for causing damage to some trees. However, effects of supplemental lighting on trees are complex. Understanding tree response depends on the type of lamps used and the spectrum of radiation emitted, the intensity of that radiation, and the role of light in certain biological processes. [Cheney, William R. "Does Night Lighting Harm Trees?" Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources]
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International Dark Skys Association Website

Organizations/Sources: International Dark-Sky Association
This website contains information on how to control, reduce, and regulate light pollution and conserve energy usage, including lighting ordinance information.
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