Looming Civil War Over Trees Threatens To Take Root

In Staten Island, battle lines are drawn and officials are worried about what could happen:

Seeking a compromise between the city and his constituents, Councilman Oddo feels there ought to be some exceptions to the no-refusal policy.

“I believe in trees. I love trees. But let’s not spill blood over trees,” Oddo said. “Don’t cause needless angst” in achieving the million-trees goal, he added.

Earlier: Plant First, Ask Questions About Pruning Later; You Say You Don’t Want It But Then You Slip It On In; “If You Times That By A Million That’s A Billion Dollars”.