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Council extends tree policy suspension

Whittier City Council extends suspension of code regulating tree removal, despite pushback from Conservancy

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In Whittier, a debate over beloved ficus trees colors campaign as election nears

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Whittier City Council approves contentious ordinance critics say strips tree protections

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Whittier City Council just muted its public comment during a meeting. Can they do that?

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Whittier City Council (CC) Suspends the Tree Manual LAW that protects our trees! (Oct 29, 2025 news story below). Please email the CC your protest of this horrific decision: ccd@cityofwhittier.org

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Preservation group sues Whittier over plan to raze more than 100 trees

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Whittier Conservancy sues city over Greenleaf project – Dec 6, 2024

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Whittier mayor focus of state conflict-of-interest probe over tree-removal plan. – September 20th 2024

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Whittier leaders stand by Greenleaf Promenade Plan, setting course to remove trees – August 23rd 2024

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Could a long-shelved Greenleaf Promenade plan save Uptown Whittier’s trees? City says likely not – August 5th 2024

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Whittier to once again revisit controversial tree-removal plan. Here’s why and when. – July 21th 2024

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Whittier mayor focus of FPPC complaint amid controversial tree-removal plan –  June 26nd 2024

Whittier residents outraged over plan to remove ficus trees in historic district – June 4th 2024

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Whittier to remove more than 80 ficus trees in bid to boost business

Whittier residents protest removal of over 80 ficus trees. – June 18th 2024

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City Mgr admits he did not explain tree removal to Council! Click here to see reel!

Update on fate of trees in Uptown – March 28th 2024

Update on fate of trees in Uptown Whittier set for upcoming city study session

Dozens protest plan to remove trees in Uptown, article in Whittier Daily News

Dozens march to Uptown Whittier in effort to ‘save the trees’

Protesters rally to save more than 100 trees at risk of being cut down in Whittier – March 16th 2024

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