Lexington Decides To Protect Trees Again
We won't let this issue die.
Today's H-L reports that Lexington's "Tree Board" is considering increasing fines for removing trees without permits. It seems Lexington still cares about protecting trees.
This wasn't the case last month when the city council voted overwhelmingly to knock down dozens of old oaks lining Tate's Creek Road in order to install an underbudgeted sidewalk that the residents don't want.
If the council approves the fee increase, they set up this dichotomy:
It's OK to kill old trees if the city wants to, but don't dare touch a tree on your private property without the city's permission.
Property owners in Lexington should be disgusted.
