Did Trump cut down over 100-year-old cherry blossom trees in Washington DC for golf course? Details
An iconic cherry tree gifted by Japan in 1912 was reportedly felled at East Potomac Park as over 60 trees were removed amid Trump’s golf course plans.
Reports have emerged alleging that President Trump has cut down over 100-year-old cherry blossom trees in Washington D.C. for the construction of a golf course. The Save East Potomac group first raised concerns about the removal of the iconic cherry tree near the 14th green of the Blue Course at East Potomac Park. The Washington Post and City Cast DC picked up the story.
According to the WaPo, Trump is planning to build a golf course on a man-made island on the Potomac River, which would be able to host PGA events. The cherry blossom tree and at least 60 other trees were felled, purportedly to make way for the golf course expansion. The WaPo reported that the cherry trees at East Potomac are part of over 3,000 trees that Japan gifted to the United States in 1912 as a sign of friendship.
Many of these trees have been destroyed over the years, including during the construction of the flood wall on the Tidal Basin. The National Park Service stated that the tree removal is part of regular maintenance to address hazard trees, non-native invasive species, and declining or dying trees.
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