There are 3 magnificent eucs near 845 Alvarado road that are slated for death. Make no mistake, these are magnificent trees that have been gracing this corner for over 100 years. These trees actually stopped the spread of the 1991 fire. These trees provide essential raptor habitat, freshen the air, sway in the breeze, block wind, and pose no fire risk whatsoever. So, why are these trees slated for extermination? The simple answer is that a 79 year old woman who lives nearby,

The Berkeley/Oakland nativists are at it again. Now they want to spend $100k to cut down 12 eucs in Garber Park....Oakland city property. Please help us collect signatures on a petition to be delivered to Oakland city officials demanding that these folks not be allowed to further desecrate public lands with their nativist ideology. Here's the link to the petition: https://c.org/xzXZgn4Jtp

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Publication of Final Environmental Impact Report for the Revised Oakland Vegetation Management Plan May 3, 2024...

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