WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Live oak trees are an essential part of Wilmington’s beauty. That’s why cut some down and you’re bound to have pushback.
The Haven at Galleria Development site cut down several live oak trees to help place underground utility lines and new sidewalks; upsetting Wilmington tree advocate groups.
“Any re-planting plan, whether that’s with trees double or triple in quantity doesn’t quite mitigate the loss of these healthy, mature, native specimens. They cool our streets, anchor biodiversity, mitigate stormwater, and they don’t grow back overnight,” said Alliance for Cape Fear Trees Executive Director, Isabelle Shepherd…