Yorba Linda Plans to Cut Down 40-Year-Old Pine Trees Despite Complaints

Pine trees that are yellow-tagged to be cut down in Yorba Linda, Calif., on April 21, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

The City of Yorba Linda, California, is planning on cutting down and replacing a number of 40-year-old pine trees due to safety concerns—however some residents are against it.

ABC 7 News reported several residents were upset the city was planning on removing the 28 trees, which residents said are beneficial for shade, the view, and blocking wind.