LA Times Today: Whittier to remove more than 80 ficus trees in bid to boost business
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The debate over removing 83 trees that have provided a shaded canopy over the city of Whittier since the 1960, has stirred up public outcry between residents, local businesses and their city council. Lila Seidman covers California wildlife and the outdoors for the L.A. Times and joined Lisa McRee with both sides of the story – to preserve them or remove them?