Act now to save Blue Heron nesting trees at the Long Beach Marina! The developer of the 2nd & PCH Project plans to remove 30 healthy palm trees along Marina Dr. for the installation of new palm trees, thus destroying existing nesting sites. Blue herons nest in tall trees and the location of these palms, close to the Los Cerritos Wetlands where the herons can forage, make them particularly valuable. These are public trees along the public parkway, not private property. Because they are shorebird nesting sites, the trees fall under both the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Coastal Act. Palms just across the street in the Marina are protected by a special agreement which prohibits the city from even trimming them without consulting the Audubon Society, the Dept of Fish and Game, and the Coastal Commission. However, Shawn Crumby, representing the LB Dept of Public Works, is working with the developer to remove the thirty palms, calling them "weeds." Crumby could not explain how the palms were a problem, saying only that they did not fit the developer's "vision," pictured above. Yet here we see many similar, if not the exact same palm trees, which ultimately makes removing them quite redundant. Crumby stated that the city is working with the Coastal Commission staff and that, because it is nesting season, the trees would not be removed before August. However, we need to act now! The removal of these trees is in no way either necessary or legal as it violates the city tree policy which the developer promised to follow. "The City will only remove or allow removal of a street tree if it is dead, dying, diseased, uprooted, damaged and in danger of falling, or where tree root-damaged sidewalks and curbing cannot otherwise be safely corrected. The City will not allow removal of a tree solely because of leaf, flower, berry debris, or personal preference." Petitions will be sent to the Department of Public Works, Long Beach City Council and Mayor, and the California Coastal Commission.
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July 22, 2018
I checked the count this morning and honestly felt stunned to see 250 names on this list. I just started this out of frustration over those trees and never imagined so many people would join in. This momentum belongs entirely to you.
Reached 250 supporters
July 22, 2018
May 31, 2018
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained. It is truly your hard work and persistence that brought us to this point. I never imagined so many people would care about these trees.
Reached 100 supporters
April 30, 2018
104 Comments
The trees are part & parcel of Long Beach and the marina. Work around them. You're not moving the curbs, so just leave them! Just because some architect doesn't want them in HIS plan, they are OUR trees. The new developer does not own 8' in from the curb. That belongs to US! LEAVE OUR TREES ALONE!!!
It is so important to help conserve nature and the habitat for species that depend on it. We are surrounded by oil and its contaminants, Long Beach needs to do better in paving the way towards conservation and eco-friendly solutions for our city. Build around, incorporate these palm trees into the design, they should not be removed.
Please do not cut the palms on 2nd and Marine Drive. They house the nests of marine birds. If you do, neither I nor my friends will shop in your projected businesses.
Preserving these trees goes beyond aesthetics, although that is also significant. Nests are sometimes difficult to spot and since one (or more) has been identified along this stretch of street, the trees should be preserved, because the herons will come back to the same tree year after year.
It is ridiculous to cut down these healthy nesting palms, displace the heron, and bring in new trees. If the developer doesn't know how to work around them, he shouldn't take on the project.
You are always in A hurry to destroy without regard
The reconfiguring of Marina Drive, including chopping down nesting palms, should have received more consideration, including public notification before any action was taken. Regret city actions.
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Act now to save Blue Heron nesting trees at the Long Beach Marina! The developer of the 2nd & PCH Project plans to remove 30 healthy palm trees along Marina Dr. for the installation of new palm trees, thus destroying existing nesting sites. Blue herons nest in tall trees and the location of these palms, close to the Los Cerritos Wetlands where the herons can forage, make them particularly valuable. These are public trees along the public parkway, not private property. Because they are shorebird nesting sites, the trees fall under both the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Coastal Act. Palms just across the street in the Marina are protected by a special agreement which prohibits the city from even trimming them without consulting the Audubon Society, the Dept of Fish and Game, and the Coastal Commission. However, Shawn Crumby, representing the LB Dept of Public Works, is working with the developer to remove the thirty palms, calling them "weeds." Crumby could not explain how the palms were a problem, saying only that they did not fit the developer's "vision," pictured above. Yet here we see many similar, if not the exact same palm trees, which ultimately makes removing them quite redundant. Crumby stated that the city is working with the Coastal Commission staff and that, because it is nesting season, the trees would not be removed before August. However, we need to act now! The removal of these trees is in no way either necessary or legal as it violates the city tree policy which the developer promised to follow. "The City will only remove or allow removal of a street tree if it is dead, dying, diseased, uprooted, damaged and in danger of falling, or where tree root-damaged sidewalks and curbing cannot otherwise be safely corrected. The City will not allow removal of a tree solely because of leaf, flower, berry debris, or personal preference." Petitions will be sent to the Department of Public Works, Long Beach City Council and Mayor, and the California Coastal Commission.
Updates
July 22, 2018
I checked the count this morning and honestly felt stunned to see 250 names on this list. I just started this out of frustration over those trees and never imagined so many people would join in. This momentum belongs entirely to you.
Reached 250 supporters
July 22, 2018
May 31, 2018
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained. It is truly your hard work and persistence that brought us to this point. I never imagined so many people would care about these trees.
Reached 100 supporters
April 30, 2018
104 Comments
These are mature trees and if they're healthy, why remove them? Even if the developer's "vision" includes replacement trees, where do the birds nest in the interim?
The trees are part & parcel of Long Beach and the marina. Work around them. You're not moving the curbs, so just leave them! Just because some architect doesn't want them in HIS plan, they are OUR trees. The new developer does not own 8' in from the curb. That belongs to US! LEAVE OUR TREES ALONE!!!
It is so important to help conserve nature and the habitat for species that depend on it. We are surrounded by oil and its contaminants, Long Beach needs to do better in paving the way towards conservation and eco-friendly solutions for our city. Build around, incorporate these palm trees into the design, they should not be removed.
Please do not cut the palms on 2nd and Marine Drive. They house the nests of marine birds. If you do, neither I nor my friends will shop in your projected businesses.
Preserving these trees goes beyond aesthetics, although that is also significant. Nests are sometimes difficult to spot and since one (or more) has been identified along this stretch of street, the trees should be preserved, because the herons will come back to the same tree year after year.
It is ridiculous to cut down these healthy nesting palms, displace the heron, and bring in new trees. If the developer doesn't know how to work around them, he shouldn't take on the project.
You are always in A hurry to destroy without regard
The reconfiguring of Marina Drive, including chopping down nesting palms, should have received more consideration, including public notification before any action was taken. Regret city actions.
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These are mature trees and if they're healthy, why remove them? Even if the developer's "vision" includes replacement trees, where do the birds nest in the interim?