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politics4 days ago•22 min saved

Judge Ana Reyes Halts East Potomac Tree Removal After Weekend Blitz

A federal judge ordered a temporary halt to tree removal at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., after the Trump administration cut down over 400 trees over the weekend with minimal notice. Judge Ana Reyes expressed outrage at the government's lack of transparency, calling the action 'inexcusable' and stating that the administration had lost credibility. The administration claims the removals are part of a 2019 landscape rehabilitation plan, while preservationists argue they are a precursor to President Trump's proposal to transform the historic course into a championship venue. The judge ordered all work to stop until Tuesday to allow for testimony from National Park Service officials.

via AP News|

#east-potomac-golf-links #judge-ana-reyes #national-park-service

politics5 days ago•48 min saved

Federal judge halts tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links after preservationists report over 500 felled

A federal judge issued an emergency injunction Monday morning halting tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., after preservationists alleged that more than 500 trees were cut on Saturday. The National Park Service had framed the work as routine maintenance, but critics argue it is a precursor to a controversial redesign of the public course into a championship facility. The judge ordered all removal activities to stop until 7 a.m. Tuesday or until further notice.

via The Washington Post|

#east-potomac-golf-links #federal-court #national-park-service

environment-and-policy5 days ago•121 min saved

NPS Begins Massive Tree Removal at Historic DC Golf Course Amid Redesign Dispute

The National Park Service has begun cutting over 500 trees at the historic East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., as part of a controversial redesign project. This action follows earlier removals of historic cherry trees and raises concerns about the preservation of the site versus development plans tied to the Trump administration.

via AP News|

#east-potomac-park #environment-and-policy #national-park-service

natural-disasters2 years ago•6 min saved

"Storm aftermath: Sacramento's Tree Damage and Power Outages"

Tree removal companies in Sacramento are assisting with cleanup efforts after powerful winds caused trees and power lines to fall during a recent storm. Andrea Hernandez and her family's tree removal service have been providing estimates and helping assess storm damage. As the community works to clean up, Hernandez emphasized the importance of reaching out to assess the soundness of large trees on properties to ensure they can withstand future storms.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#community-support #natural-disasters #sacramento

environment3 years ago•1 min saved

Iconic Barton Springs pecan tree, Flo, removed after fungus diagnosis

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has begun the removal process for a leaning tree known as "Flo" at Barton Springs Pool due to ongoing structural defects and a confirmed diagnosis of brittle cinder fungus, which has no cure and poses a life safety hazard. Overhanging parts of the tree have already been cut off and removed, with the main trunk remaining. A Celebration of Life ceremony was held to honor Flo's history, and PARD is collecting stories, memories, and photos of the tree.

via KXAN.com|

#austin-parks-and-recreation-department #barton-springs-pool #brittle-cinder-fungus

community3 years ago•3 min saved

"Pinellas Community Unites in Support of Local Resident"

A woman in Pinellas County, Florida, noticed a large tree limb had fallen on her 84-year-old neighbor's house and turned to social media for help. The response was overwhelming, with Jerry Bowen, owner of Jerry Riggers Crane and Tree, offering to remove the limb for free. The neighbor, who couldn't afford professional help, will now have the limb removed next week, thanks to the kindness of the community.

via Bay News 9|

#community #down-yonder-village #good-samaritan