REMINDER: DONATIONS TO THIS PETITION GOES TO CHANGE.ORG TO INCREASE VIEWS OF THIS PETITION, NOT TREE ACTION SEATTLE.

A giant sequoia — the hallmark tree of the Sequoia National Forest — is about to be removed in the east Green Lake neighborhood. True to its name, this tree is 63” in diameter, and is one of only about 200 mature giant sequoias left in Seattle’s neighborhoods. But its size and rarity isn’t stopping Seattle's construction department from fast-tracking its removal to be replaced with a driveway instead.

Simple design changes could save the Green Lake Giant Sequoia, with no loss of housing or parking:

The existing single family home will be demolished and replaced with a larger single family home. The current plan shows a long driveway running through the Giant Sequoia, with wasted space on either side. Our architect’s analysis shows that small changes will not only save the Giant Sequoia, but using land more efficiently could save most of the other large trees. 

Moving the driveway, locating the garage within the larger structure, and shifting the home further back on the lot results in the same amount of living space and parking, and saves the Giant Sequoia and many other trees.

Please sign this petition to spread awareness and urge the owner + city leaders to save this tree.