by Emma Davey More trees on Huron Street have been chopped down.
In early August, Greenpointers reported that several trees on Huron had been cut in half or damaged in some way. New saplings were eventually planted, one of which was cut in half at some point over the past week.
Now the tree killer has struck again, but in a bigger way this time. This weekend, locals woke up to find a large tree knocked over. Greenpointers
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I really hope those security cameras are working and the neighbors call 311. It’s so frustrating what’s happening on Huron. Also, how does a saw blade go unheard? I like to think if I heard something like that on my street I’d jump into action. Then again our streets are pretty noisy.
It’s only illegal if they get caught and I’m sure NYPD will get right on solving this.
Does the NYPD have access to the readout of security cameras in the City?
The best way to reduce/fight against this type of behavior is by encouraging the opposite. As a resident of Huron, my garden this spring will include more plants (etc.) than ever before.. I hope any of you reading this do the same!
I would love to hear a psychologist’s take on why a person would feel compelled to cut down a tree, especially after the famous Sycamore Gap tree in England was cut down this week, reportedly, by a 16 year old.