the permit is officially revoked and the woods are safe for now. i cant thank you enough for sticking with me while we fought to keep these trees standing. we should celebrate this win but keep an eye on the site just to be sure nothing changes.
February 27, 2019
Final supporters
The Mayor and Council of Highland Park have a responsibility to protect the health and well-being of the citizens of Highland Park.
In this capacity, we strongly urge you to take action to prevent the unnecessary and environmentally harmful removal of 179 trees from the Buck Woods site.
The developer, JSM LLC, has been granted a permit for the removal of 179 tees (in addition to the 76 removed last year) for "environmental testing," but experts indicate that this testing can be done in a less destructive manner.
In addition, a recent court filing by JSM states that the developer is planning to remove all 600+ trees from the site and cap the entire property. This could create major problems for the neighborhood and environment, as well as for potential residents of the planned development and the entire borough.
We therefore strongly recommend that the Borough Council immediately revoke the tree removal permit. That action would protect the site and give our local experts and planners time to evaluate all proposals and ensure responsible development.
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Reached 100 supporters
January 10, 2019
55 Comments
We live next door to the site on Donaldson Street - this development would change everything in the neighborhood for the worse (the ecosystem, further worsen stress on deer - already on the streets- and other creatures/wildlife, local traffic, the feel of our South side as our last true nature enclave). A local a perfect example of when greed needs to be denied.
Woodlands are essential for groundwater management, and older stable woods are almost impossible to replace. For the preservation of the environment, revoke the tree cutting permit and develop an environmentally sensitive management plan.
As a Landscape Architect, I have never heard of the need to remove so many trees for "environmental testing." It does not make any sense.
One of the things that makes HP unique is our trees--please don't let our town become like so many of the surrounding ones, indistinguishable and boring. NO trees need to be removed for environmental testing--this is the opposite of an environmentally conscious process.
Buck Woods is a very sensitive piece of land. Please rescind the tree-cutting permit for Buck woods. The town is already overrun with deer because of over-development, please preserve green space in HP.
No new housing developments in highland Park! Thank you.
This permit MUST be revoked for environmental reasons alone.
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the permit is officially revoked and the woods are safe for now. i cant thank you enough for sticking with me while we fought to keep these trees standing. we should celebrate this win but keep an eye on the site just to be sure nothing changes.
February 27, 2019
Final supporters
The Mayor and Council of Highland Park have a responsibility to protect the health and well-being of the citizens of Highland Park.
In this capacity, we strongly urge you to take action to prevent the unnecessary and environmentally harmful removal of 179 trees from the Buck Woods site.
The developer, JSM LLC, has been granted a permit for the removal of 179 tees (in addition to the 76 removed last year) for "environmental testing," but experts indicate that this testing can be done in a less destructive manner.
In addition, a recent court filing by JSM states that the developer is planning to remove all 600+ trees from the site and cap the entire property. This could create major problems for the neighborhood and environment, as well as for potential residents of the planned development and the entire borough.
We therefore strongly recommend that the Borough Council immediately revoke the tree removal permit. That action would protect the site and give our local experts and planners time to evaluate all proposals and ensure responsible development.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
January 10, 2019
55 Comments
Before anything else happens with Buck Woods, it is important that the developer submit a plan so that the appropriate boards in the Borough can review the plans and get input from the public. It is not necessary to remove trees from areas that may not be developed. PLEASE REVOKE THE TREE REMOVAL PERMIT.
We live next door to the site on Donaldson Street - this development would change everything in the neighborhood for the worse (the ecosystem, further worsen stress on deer - already on the streets- and other creatures/wildlife, local traffic, the feel of our South side as our last true nature enclave). A local a perfect example of when greed needs to be denied.
Woodlands are essential for groundwater management, and older stable woods are almost impossible to replace. For the preservation of the environment, revoke the tree cutting permit and develop an environmentally sensitive management plan.
As a Landscape Architect, I have never heard of the need to remove so many trees for "environmental testing." It does not make any sense.
One of the things that makes HP unique is our trees--please don't let our town become like so many of the surrounding ones, indistinguishable and boring. NO trees need to be removed for environmental testing--this is the opposite of an environmentally conscious process.
Buck Woods is a very sensitive piece of land. Please rescind the tree-cutting permit for Buck woods. The town is already overrun with deer because of over-development, please preserve green space in HP.
No new housing developments in highland Park! Thank you.
This permit MUST be revoked for environmental reasons alone.
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Before anything else happens with Buck Woods, it is important that the developer submit a plan so that the appropriate boards in the Borough can review the plans and get input from the public. It is not necessary to remove trees from areas that may not be developed. PLEASE REVOKE THE TREE REMOVAL PERMIT.