As the fire loomed at the former Grand Bay site today, right down the block, trees were being destroyed at the corner of S. Bayshore and Mary Street. While all eyes were on the fire up the street, these guys were taking down large chunks of Gumbo Limbo trees on the public right of way. When questioned by Liliana Dones of Coconut Grove TreeWatch, the workers claimed they had permits for the job.
As is the case with all of these tree cutting events, when questioned, the workers jumped in their truck and sped off. If they had a permit, why would they do that?
"If a permit was indeed taken out for the purpose of pruning more than 25 percent, shouldn't there be a notice on the tree, so that we know what it is about and we don't waste our time or your time?" asked Liliana of the City Code Enforcement Department via email.
She went on to ask, "What happens now? Is the tree ok with major artery of the trunk missing? Is there follow up care? (or will this tree eventually be marked for removal because it is now compromised?"
To get involved and help protect our canopy, which is getting smaller and smaller these days, please get involved with Coconut Grove TreeWatch. The easiest step is to join the Facebook page here.
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