Save South Park Trees – Stop Dec. 14 Tree Demolition

Save South Park Trees – Stop Dec. 14 Tree Demolition

The Issue

San Francisco's oldest park–featured in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine–is used by a diverse array of people every day. It includes meadows, benches, lunch tables, and beautiful majestic trees. Yet, the city is about to destroy at least 33 of these vital trees – despite a certified arborist report recommending pruning some trees, and removing just one: "Trees at South Park are vigorous and in generally good health." So why is the city destroying South Park's trees, beginning Dec. 14? It's part of a multi-million-dollar overhaul that will shut down the park for up to six months, and cost taxpayers at least $1 million – money that could help fix dilapidated parks in poor parts of town that truly need it. Instead, let's save beautiful healthy trees, save money, prune and green where it's needed, and keep South Park beautiful and diverse. Join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/savesouthparktrees -- and if you're visiting, hug a tree or two!

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Christopher CookPetition StarterI'm a consultant and writer - journalist and author - based in San Francisco, committed to making positive progressive change through words, research, and ideas. I write for national publications such as Harper's, The Christian Science Monitor, The Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, The Nation and elsewhere. My first book, Diet for a Dead Planet: Big Business and the Coming Food Crisis, was a well-reviewed examination of the food industry's impacts on public health, the environment, workers and farmers, and is now out in paperback. I also teach college journalism, and speak frequently on campuses, in conferences, and on the radio. I also do consulting (reports, research, writing and editing for organizations). See more of my work at <a href="http://www.christopherdcook.com" rel="nofollow">www.christopherdcook.com</a>. I welcome dialogue and collaborations.
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The Issue

San Francisco's oldest park–featured in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine–is used by a diverse array of people every day. It includes meadows, benches, lunch tables, and beautiful majestic trees. Yet, the city is about to destroy at least 33 of these vital trees – despite a certified arborist report recommending pruning some trees, and removing just one: "Trees at South Park are vigorous and in generally good health." So why is the city destroying South Park's trees, beginning Dec. 14? It's part of a multi-million-dollar overhaul that will shut down the park for up to six months, and cost taxpayers at least $1 million – money that could help fix dilapidated parks in poor parts of town that truly need it. Instead, let's save beautiful healthy trees, save money, prune and green where it's needed, and keep South Park beautiful and diverse. Join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/savesouthparktrees -- and if you're visiting, hug a tree or two!

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Christopher CookPetition StarterI'm a consultant and writer - journalist and author - based in San Francisco, committed to making positive progressive change through words, research, and ideas. I write for national publications such as Harper's, The Christian Science Monitor, The Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, The Nation and elsewhere. My first book, Diet for a Dead Planet: Big Business and the Coming Food Crisis, was a well-reviewed examination of the food industry's impacts on public health, the environment, workers and farmers, and is now out in paperback. I also teach college journalism, and speak frequently on campuses, in conferences, and on the radio. I also do consulting (reports, research, writing and editing for organizations). See more of my work at <a href="http://www.christopherdcook.com" rel="nofollow">www.christopherdcook.com</a>. I welcome dialogue and collaborations.
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The Decision Makers

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department
San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department
San Francisco Parks Alliance
San Francisco Parks Alliance
Supervisor Jane Kim
Supervisor Jane Kim

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Petition created on November 18, 2015