Author Archives: SF Forest Alliance

Honks and Thumbs Ups At the Glen Canyon Trees Protest

Posted on October 12, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

Thank you to everyone who came out to Elk and Bosworth for the protest, despite the rain and the vice-presidential debate. And for those who missed it – it was amazing. Here’s a first-person account: I’d been told to expect  … Continue reading →

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Street Protest for Glen Canyon Trees: 11 Oct 2012, 5 p.m.

Posted on October 10, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

GOOD OLD-FASHIONED SAN FRANCISCO STREET PROTEST As a follow-up to our very successful meeting on Saturday at the Glen Park rec center we are holding a peaceful street protest at the corner of Elk and Bosworth Streets (corner of Glen … Continue reading →

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What is a TREE? by Dolan Eargle

Posted on October 8, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

We received this from Glen Park resident Dolan Eargle of the Trees Company, and it is published with permission and minimal edits. What is a TREE? Concern for the trees of Glen Park is understandable, but I rather think many … Continue reading →

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SFForest Public Meeting, 6 Oct 2012: Report

Posted on October 8, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

This report is republished from our SFForest.net site with minor edits. —————————————————————————– STANDING ROOM ONLY The San Francisco Forest Alliance (SFForest) is very concerned about the hundreds of trees slated for destruction in Glen Canyon, starting as early as this … Continue reading →

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TREE ASSESSMENTS in Glen Canyon Park

Posted on September 24, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

If you are interested in reading the actual tree assessments in Glen Canyon Park, here are links to the two reports we have. Tree Assessment for Glen Canyon Park TREE ASSESSMENTS in Glen Canyon Park  

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Countdown Starts For Glen Canyon Trees

Posted on September 14, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

Originally posted on San Francisco Forest Alliance:
We’ve been writing here about the trees in Glen Canyon scheduled for destruction – a total of over 400 eventually. Well, the countdown has started. A whole bunch of trees have been posted…

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Glen Canyon Park: These Trees are Targets (Photos)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

It’s started. SF Rec and Park have posted signs indicating some of the trees that are to be chopped down. The comment period is open until October 15.  Here are some of the trees that will be felled. If you … Continue reading →

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Destroying Wildlife Habitats

Posted on September 3, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

Glen Canyon is home to a lot of birds, animals and other wildlife. There’s the famous Great Horned Owl’s regular nesting tree. Bewick’s wrens nest in Glen Canyon, too, and birders have seen over 50 species there. Then there are … Continue reading →

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Glen Canyon Trees: Who Knew?

Posted on September 3, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

We believe that if neighbors had realized how many trees are targeted for destruction in Glen Canyon, most them would object. Even of those who support the Capital projects, perhaps even some of those who support the Native Area Program. … Continue reading →

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Analyzing the Arborist’s Report

Posted on September 3, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

Using the Sunshine Act, we obtained the report from Hort Science, San Francisco Recreation and Parks’ hired arborist. The arborist evaluated 250 trees near the Recreation Center, and another 377 trees elsewhere in the Park. They recommended felling 247 of … Continue reading →

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