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What to do when you see trees in danger?

a large oak is destroyed
at IH-10 and Ralph Fair Road

Frequently, people contact us who know of trees threatened by a new development or who have seen trees being destroyed. Here are some suggested actions:

• Take action as soon as you learn of the threat, because the earlier in the development process you act, the better your chances of success.
• If the project is in the City or its 5-mile extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), contact , the City Arborist Mark Bird, (210) 207-0278, and ask for a tree inspection to determine if the tree ordinance is being violated.
• Contact the City Council representative for the district where the project is located, even if it's in the ETJ. Arrange a meeting between the Councilperson and the developer. If the project is not in the City or ETJ, contact your County Commissioner instead.
• Get in touch with the Express-News and local television stations to alert them to the story. Have accurate, concise, and hard-hitting statements prepared beforehand. TV stations want visually interesting stories so be prepared with signs, large numbers of people, and any creative props you can devise. They are especially interested in action shots of trees falling.
• Contact the nearest neighborhood association and enlist their support.
• Contact the developer to express your concerns. Responsible developers may change their plans to save trees. However, some developers will ignore you or worse, expedite the clearing.