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Library tree dispute narrowed after working‑group deal; board continues appeals for fuller plan
San Francisco Board of Appeals · September 18, 2019
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Summary
Community appellants and Public Works reported a working-group compromise that reduced the number of ficus proposed for removal at the Main Library and committed to phased work, replacements, and community stewardship; the board continued consideration to January to allow details and timing to be finalized.
Appellants Dacia Bowler (represented by Betty Trainor) and neighborhood groups opposed the Bureau of Urban Forestry and San Francisco Public Library plan to remove multiple ficus trees near the Main Library. Appellants argued the trees provide irreplaceable canopy, that…
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