One day last week, two of my neighbour’s trees were marked by the city with bright orange Xs.
I’ve come to know these marks as the Xs of Doom. Within the next few weeks these trees will be drying in some lot, waiting to be bagged for firewood.
At least the one closest to the street is going out in a blaze of glory.
lindaghill.com 
September 27, 2013 at 4:02 am
We protested, to the county – and saved a redwood. Now, our HOA wants it removed to help property drainage. Sigh. I hope something can be done to save more city trees!
Ellespeth
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September 28, 2013 at 10:49 pm
There are so many mature trees in my neighbourhood, and admittedly some of them are at risk of falling. Most profound is the speed at which they come down, compared to how long it took them to grow. I think what we need to do is start planting now, before they thin them out too much.
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September 25, 2013 at 6:02 pm
Blaze of glory, indeed!
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September 25, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Isn’t it beautiful? It’s one of only about four around here that have changed so far. And there are a LOT of trees around here.
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September 25, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Why are they chopping down so many trees?
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September 25, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Maybe so they don’t have to trim them away from the overhead wires anymore… I’m not sure.
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September 25, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Deforestation in suburbia from the song of things. Poor squirrels.
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September 25, 2013 at 6:11 pm
There are still SO many squirrels around here. Plenty of trees still in the back yards.
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