Episode 5: Charlotte's Tree Obsession

Tasnim Shamma — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:45:51 +0000

Welcome to "A Trifling Place," a podcast dedicated to exploring the ins-and-outs of Charlotte.

Of the seven cities I've lived and worked in, Charlotte has got to be most green. When you're getting ready for an airplane landing, it's like you're descending into a forest. Once you're on the ground, you quickly learn trees are a big part of the city's identity.

Several Hundred Trees Cleared Since Billboard Law's Passage

Tasnim Shamma — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:32:56 +0000

A new North Carolina law that allows the state to override local tree-protection ordinances has resulted in the loss of several hundred trees that covered at least 50 acres near billboards in Charlotte, according to the city's arborist.

How the legislation is implemented is still being determined by the state Department of Transportation. The process involves a public comment period that ends Friday.

Before Senate Bill 83 passed last March, billboard companies were at the mercy of local ordinances if they wanted to cut down trees.

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Episode 5: Charlotte's Tree Obsession

Several Hundred Trees Cleared Since Billboard Law's Passage