29 Blue Gum eucalyptus, survivors of the 1990 Painted Cave Fire, are targeted for destruction along Modoc Road, adjacent to the Modoc Preserve. These trees are much maligned and have been unfairly tarnished with fake news...

This article helps debunk many of these myths...starting with their longevity...
They live from 200-400 years in Australia...most likely, will be towards the higher end of the range in Santa Barbara...

Here is another article that also debunks many of these myths that seem to be promoted amongst anti-eucalyptus and eradication campaign efforts...

Locally, the Carpinteria Bluffs and Ellwood Butterfly Grove groups cherish them...

The city of Burlingame (SF Bay Area) consider their Blue Gum eucalyptus trees a valuable asset to their city...they designated them as  "Heritage Trees" in 1975...then they fought for, and saved, their Blue Gum Eucalyptus from being cut down by CalTrans...and, are now legally protected protected on the "National Register of Historic Places"...

We can save these trees...they are a part of our local heritage...

WE ARE THEIR VOICES!!!

Again, thanks for all of the support...please remember, it's crucially important that we inundate the decision makers with our letters and comments...