Kalamazoo County tree removals spark backlash as officials seek legal guidance

Why was the number of trees to be removed reduced from 8,000 to 4,000?

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A plan to remove thousands of trees along Kalamazoo County roads is drawing growing opposition from residents while county officials seek legal guidance on whether they have the authority to intervene.

According to the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County, the removals are part of its Safe Streets and Roads for All project, funded in part by a $25 million federal grant…

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