<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>I thought we were a Tree City and tried to protect all our trees.
I have heard that a house in Flintridge with two magnificent old oak trees just sold. The oak tree in the front is being retained, but the gorgeous one<wm> near the street will have something moved or replaced. Just because everyone in our town has lost all trees and their homes, I find the idea very depressing.
It's unacceptable in our city if our trees aren't saved and everyone can enjoy our natural beauty.

What we are doing is not a tree planting endeavor - it's simply an illegal tree removal operation by private individuals selling their trees. They will likely cut us to the ground with no care or regard to the ecosystem and habitat of the wildlife, and</wm> to the structural integrity of our own homes, and their profit.

I find the city to be the