Erasing the identity of Burlingame

As I'm writing this response, another large tree has fallen onto El Camino Real in Burlingame blocking traffic in both directions...hopefully, no one was injured. Thanks to city administration for taking a proactive approach to mitigate potential dangers posed by these trees.

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Did you ever consider how fire and police feel about the many calls they get about traffic debris and the danger they face climbing up roofs to unclog the drains sweeping the roads cleaning up the fallen debris talk to them comment from my retires Hllsborough captain debris a lot of clean up. h

Great article - I grew up in Hillsborough and had 3 eucalyptus trees in our yard. My mother hated how much debris they caused - but there is nothing like seeing their mighty branches creak and sway in the wind while hearing the leaves play a visceral symphony of natural sounds. Those trees are iconic and beautiful. I have never once seen anybody get into an accident over the exposed root systems because they are easy to learn and avoid if you drive at a safe speed. I am really sad to see them go. It seems the character of the peninsula is dissipating into the ether day by day.

I absolutely agree with Sarah. Trees are integral to Burlingame's character and are essential to successful urban planning and climate control. As Burlingame grows and evolves, city council members and residents must continue to "speak for the trees" and remain committed to maintaining and replanting Burlingame's beautiful and ecologically necessary canopy cover.

Looks like there may be a "Big Yellow Taxi" in Burlingame...

I'm guessing that one of the rewards of addressing the tree issue may be that in doing so, a tragic accident due to uneven sidewalks, falling trees, limbs etc. may be averted. I think it goes far beyond saving owls.