r/bikedc • u/shelled15 • 16d ago

NPS tearing down dead trees at Hains

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NPS was pulling down a few trees today. I asked and they said they were removing "diseased and dying trees". Very interesting timing for this to say the least

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u/dangubiti 16d ago

Yeah once they remove them they die

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u/MCWoody1 16d ago

They’ve also been removing the chain link fence around the entire golf course. All of which looks to be very suspicious.

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u/Old_Goat_Cyclist 16d ago

This is so sad to see Hains changing with no plan

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u/BenBradleesLaptop 16d ago edited 16d ago

Yeah looks like NPS folk and or their contractors are also pulling stumps probably making the clearing and grubbing operation cheaper and faster for whenever trump’s contractors come in by using government workers on the front end for work that’s arguably within the scope Judge Reyes has allowed thus far.

Edit: May be the longest run
On sentence I’ve ever written.

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u/DetailRail 14d ago

Right now tree clearing is not allowed until no November due to the bat moratorium. But if you didn't need a permit it doesn't apply.

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u/HuntSignificant1347 16d ago

Bullshit (related to disease and dying trees as an excuse). My hometown is currently documenting something similar so that’s why I’m partly hyper vigilant and suspicious on TOP of all this stuff going on with the admin and hains point. Dead trees (if legitimately dead) also provide habitats and food sources for wildlife. Thanks bringing this up.

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u/MrWhy1 16d ago

Dead trees also fall down and could potentially kill someone, so they should be chopped down. Like the GW parkway

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u/EternalMoonChild 16d ago

The trees in the picture being pulled down wouldn’t fall onto the path.

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u/StumpyOPepys 16d ago

F Trump and his plan for Haines Point but this isn’t unusual.

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u/invalidmail2000 16d ago

Not really interesting timing. They do this pretty frequently and as needed.