Russell Fertitta (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - 02/13/07
Columbus is gone, the parade is gone, at least save the royal palms.
Keith Cotter (Pembroke Pines, FL) - 02/13/07
The yellow blight eliminated enough trees years ago when I was a youngster. Let's leave the one's alone that Mother Nature spared!!
David (Miami, FL) - 02/13/07
what a farce! plant oak trees in kendall. leave those palm trees alone!
AP, (Miami, FL) - - 02/13/07
I believe we need to save the palm trees but have you seen Biscayne Boulevard?? The trees are the only aesthetic thing out there! What they need to do is clean
up and revitalize the area by getting rid of old run down buildings and the drugs and crime in the surrounding areas!
John E. Stafford, III (Pompano Beach, FL) - 02/13/07
My wife and I love to visit Miami and one of the most beautiful and notable areas is Biscayne Blvd. Those gorgeous royal palms present such a majestic picture.
Elizabeth Cimadevilla (Surfside, FL) - 02/07/07
How could this happen??? I just don't understand it. A memorial to our American Veterans. What a disgrace. No government would dare touch a Holocaust
Memorial. Is there such a thing as respect? As beautiful and majestic as the Royal Palm is and easy maintenance compared to an Oak tree. Don't get me wrong, I
love Oak trees. Oak trees need much more maintenance. I have properties with both of the trees. Even during hurricane season there is more to deal with
prepping Oak trees. Please save our Royal Palms. Replace the Palms on Biscayne Blvd. Honor our Veterans. The Royal Palm adds glamour to the boulevard!!
Helene Pancoast (Miami, FL) - 02/06/07
How sad that here in Miami we are destroying one of the most noble avenues of magnificent and royal native palms. FDOT and the City of Miami are turning a
once landmark avenue into another barren and undistinguishable speedway similar to Los Angeles. The Founders of this once lovely city are turning in their
graves.. For Shame.. most of Latin America is more sensitive to streetscapes than this current crop of "If it's green, cut it down.
Tom Pratt (Cocoanut Grove, FL) - 10/17/06
I work in the old design district and have seen the useless destruction of the trees on Biscayne. The street I work on NE 38th between Miami ave and NE 2nd is
slated to lose another 40 trees in order to make way for road changes and a possible trolley. I would like to be on your email list keep me
Jackie (Miami, FL) - 10/13/06
Save Palms has my full support. When you need help please reach out to me and I will do whatever I can.
Elizabeth (Miami, FL) - 10/13/06
Thank you for your hard work. You are doing a great job. I am here to help in any way possible. I will be at meeting. We have to save our palms.
Steve Hagen (Belle Meade, Miami, FL) - 10/13/06
I believe we need to preserve some if not many of the royal palms but also have subgstantiol number of shade trees which together
will eventually provide both the estitic (palms) and physical (shade trees)to encourage people to walk the Boulevard.
Nidia (Miami Shores, FL) - 10/11/06
My compliments on the way you've been conducting the Save the Palms website. I admire your willingness, energy, and organizational
abilities. Everyone in the "Miami Shores" neighborhood joins with me in thanking you for what you are doing. Your example has been a great lesson for us. You
have an enviable ability to stay cool and help opposing parties reach agreement. It is a pleasure to support this cause. Thanks for helping us all find the best
solution for the Palms.
Linda (Miami, FL) - 09/0/06
City efforts to remove trees is extreme, ridiculous, and a waste of resources. Mixed greenery, including beautiful and nostalgic palms, is needed. Keep up the
good work!
Isa Reid (Pembrke Pines) - 07/16/06
I think is such an ignorant decision. To exclude palms from the definition of tree - if they are not trees, what are they? Wildlife benefit from them, I see all kinds of
birds and squirrels feeding from the palm trees and using them for nests.
Valentine Merriman (Miami, FL) - 07/19/06
My family has been tree farmers for two generations and in the native landscaping business for over 25 years. I also have an urban planning background. A
city's gateway should make a strong statement about itself that is rooted in the place, its history and its vision for the future. Roystonia Regia [royal palms] [are]
part of Miami's and the State's - identity and roots. I love Quercus Virginianus and believe it should be planted widely here, but given Biscayne's historical and
symbolic significance, we would be making a mistake if we ignored the value in our gateway street scape of an efficient native species that has survived here
for centuries, is so inseparably part of our heritage and even looks gorgeous. I am excited that this dialogue is occurring, because it confirms how deeply people
care about their community. I hope that those who have jurisdiction in this matter will reconsider their apparently unilateral actions.
John (Miami, FL) - 07/16/06
I read the 7/17/06 Sun Post article. I agree with your activism on this issue.
Curtis Smith (Miami - Coconut Grove, FL) - 07/14/06
Thanks for your efforts to save these established trees. This is an ongoing battle, particularly in my neighborhood. Miami will
continue to devastate the wondrous nature we all moved here to enjoy unless we act, and encourage our friends and neighbors to act.
Emilio (Miami, FL) - 07/09/06
Thank you for saving the Biscayne Palms and this web site.
Rita & Joe (Washington D.C.) - 07/08/06
Keep up the good work. High wind up here last week and lost more Oaks.
Juan Carlos (Upper Eastside Miami, FL) - 07/08/06
What's with the accusations? Maybe you need a hug or maybe you (who ever you are) should grab a beach towel, a book, a bottle of wine and a friend and
drive down to Lumus Park or Fairchild Tropical Garden and sit in awe under a majestic palm for a while. Then maybe you'll see why some of us are so
passionate about loosing them. So lose the bitterness, it's just not cool. Peace.
Anonymous (Upper Eastside Miami, FL) - 07/07/06
This website is misleading. The questions in your "poll" direct respondents towards the response you are trying to achieve. In some cases, people believe the City
of Miami is actually trying to eradicate palms throughout the City. I think it's particularly cynical to rustle up support by using the initial opposition (which later were
won over because it's been good for business, especially since you can walk there in June, July, and August) of Miracle Mile store owners to scare up a
constituency for your narrow view point. It's hot in South Florida - we need shade.
Columbus is gone, the parade is gone, at least save the royal palms.
Keith Cotter (Pembroke Pines, FL) - 02/13/07
The yellow blight eliminated enough trees years ago when I was a youngster. Let's leave the one's alone that Mother Nature spared!!
David (Miami, FL) - 02/13/07
what a farce! plant oak trees in kendall. leave those palm trees alone!
AP, (Miami, FL) - - 02/13/07
I believe we need to save the palm trees but have you seen Biscayne Boulevard?? The trees are the only aesthetic thing out there! What they need to do is clean
up and revitalize the area by getting rid of old run down buildings and the drugs and crime in the surrounding areas!
John E. Stafford, III (Pompano Beach, FL) - 02/13/07
My wife and I love to visit Miami and one of the most beautiful and notable areas is Biscayne Blvd. Those gorgeous royal palms present such a majestic picture.
Elizabeth Cimadevilla (Surfside, FL) - 02/07/07
How could this happen??? I just don't understand it. A memorial to our American Veterans. What a disgrace. No government would dare touch a Holocaust
Memorial. Is there such a thing as respect? As beautiful and majestic as the Royal Palm is and easy maintenance compared to an Oak tree. Don't get me wrong, I
love Oak trees. Oak trees need much more maintenance. I have properties with both of the trees. Even during hurricane season there is more to deal with
prepping Oak trees. Please save our Royal Palms. Replace the Palms on Biscayne Blvd. Honor our Veterans. The Royal Palm adds glamour to the boulevard!!
Helene Pancoast (Miami, FL) - 02/06/07
How sad that here in Miami we are destroying one of the most noble avenues of magnificent and royal native palms. FDOT and the City of Miami are turning a
once landmark avenue into another barren and undistinguishable speedway similar to Los Angeles. The Founders of this once lovely city are turning in their
graves.. For Shame.. most of Latin America is more sensitive to streetscapes than this current crop of "If it's green, cut it down.
Tom Pratt (Cocoanut Grove, FL) - 10/17/06
I work in the old design district and have seen the useless destruction of the trees on Biscayne. The street I work on NE 38th between Miami ave and NE 2nd is
slated to lose another 40 trees in order to make way for road changes and a possible trolley. I would like to be on your email list keep me
Jackie (Miami, FL) - 10/13/06
Save Palms has my full support. When you need help please reach out to me and I will do whatever I can.
Elizabeth (Miami, FL) - 10/13/06
Thank you for your hard work. You are doing a great job. I am here to help in any way possible. I will be at meeting. We have to save our palms.
Steve Hagen (Belle Meade, Miami, FL) - 10/13/06
I believe we need to preserve some if not many of the royal palms but also have subgstantiol number of shade trees which together
will eventually provide both the estitic (palms) and physical (shade trees)to encourage people to walk the Boulevard.
Nidia (Miami Shores, FL) - 10/11/06
My compliments on the way you've been conducting the Save the Palms website. I admire your willingness, energy, and organizational
abilities. Everyone in the "Miami Shores" neighborhood joins with me in thanking you for what you are doing. Your example has been a great lesson for us. You
have an enviable ability to stay cool and help opposing parties reach agreement. It is a pleasure to support this cause. Thanks for helping us all find the best
solution for the Palms.
Linda (Miami, FL) - 09/0/06
City efforts to remove trees is extreme, ridiculous, and a waste of resources. Mixed greenery, including beautiful and nostalgic palms, is needed. Keep up the
good work!
Isa Reid (Pembrke Pines) - 07/16/06
I think is such an ignorant decision. To exclude palms from the definition of tree - if they are not trees, what are they? Wildlife benefit from them, I see all kinds of
birds and squirrels feeding from the palm trees and using them for nests.
Valentine Merriman (Miami, FL) - 07/19/06
My family has been tree farmers for two generations and in the native landscaping business for over 25 years. I also have an urban planning background. A
city's gateway should make a strong statement about itself that is rooted in the place, its history and its vision for the future. Roystonia Regia [royal palms] [are]
part of Miami's and the State's - identity and roots. I love Quercus Virginianus and believe it should be planted widely here, but given Biscayne's historical and
symbolic significance, we would be making a mistake if we ignored the value in our gateway street scape of an efficient native species that has survived here
for centuries, is so inseparably part of our heritage and even looks gorgeous. I am excited that this dialogue is occurring, because it confirms how deeply people
care about their community. I hope that those who have jurisdiction in this matter will reconsider their apparently unilateral actions.
John (Miami, FL) - 07/16/06
I read the 7/17/06 Sun Post article. I agree with your activism on this issue.
Curtis Smith (Miami - Coconut Grove, FL) - 07/14/06
Thanks for your efforts to save these established trees. This is an ongoing battle, particularly in my neighborhood. Miami will
continue to devastate the wondrous nature we all moved here to enjoy unless we act, and encourage our friends and neighbors to act.
Emilio (Miami, FL) - 07/09/06
Thank you for saving the Biscayne Palms and this web site.
Rita & Joe (Washington D.C.) - 07/08/06
Keep up the good work. High wind up here last week and lost more Oaks.
Juan Carlos (Upper Eastside Miami, FL) - 07/08/06
What's with the accusations? Maybe you need a hug or maybe you (who ever you are) should grab a beach towel, a book, a bottle of wine and a friend and
drive down to Lumus Park or Fairchild Tropical Garden and sit in awe under a majestic palm for a while. Then maybe you'll see why some of us are so
passionate about loosing them. So lose the bitterness, it's just not cool. Peace.
Anonymous (Upper Eastside Miami, FL) - 07/07/06
This website is misleading. The questions in your "poll" direct respondents towards the response you are trying to achieve. In some cases, people believe the City
of Miami is actually trying to eradicate palms throughout the City. I think it's particularly cynical to rustle up support by using the initial opposition (which later were
won over because it's been good for business, especially since you can walk there in June, July, and August) of Miracle Mile store owners to scare up a
constituency for your narrow view point. It's hot in South Florida - we need shade.
Response:
SavePalms is a collaborative effort of local citizens, striving for the preservation/return of Biscayne Boulevard's historic landscape. With that said, it is our
goal to bring to the forefront, the voice of local citizens supporting landscape preservation.
Miami's new MiMo Historic District deserves its historic landscape. The boulevard, after all, is known worldwide as Miami's grand palm-lined boulevard.
Further, Miami City Ordinance 11000 requires the boulevard to be "designed and improved with royal palms and other types of tropical plants suitable to its
gateway role." (SD-9 quote from City of Miami Zoning Ordinance 11000, Sec. 609.3.2 (1)) ordinance text
Indeed it is hot in South Florida; Miami is sub-tropic. Shade from an oak might relieve the effects of direct sun, but it will not solve the effects on a
pedestrian from our sweltering summer weather. The most popular walking streets in South Florida are Ocean Drive (palm-lined) and Lincoln Road
(predominantly palm-lined). 41st Street/Arthur Godfrey Road in Miami Beach is prime example of the beauty of a palm-lined commercial thoroughfare. On
each of these streets, palms, canopies and overhangs provide shade.
Regarding your comment about eradication of palms throughout the city, this is fact: As of this date, Miami's tree ordinance is currently pending many
changes. One major change is the definition of "tree" as follows: "not to include trees of the "palm" family." Hence, if approved, palms will not be protected
under the new ordinance. A visit to Biscayne Boulevard in the Upper Eastside today will confirm this: The boulevard’s decades-old landscape has been
eradicated, without (in our opinion) just cause and certainly against the City Ordinance requirement for boulevard landscaping.
SavePalms is a collaborative effort of local citizens, striving for the preservation/return of Biscayne Boulevard's historic landscape. With that said, it is our
goal to bring to the forefront, the voice of local citizens supporting landscape preservation.
Miami's new MiMo Historic District deserves its historic landscape. The boulevard, after all, is known worldwide as Miami's grand palm-lined boulevard.
Further, Miami City Ordinance 11000 requires the boulevard to be "designed and improved with royal palms and other types of tropical plants suitable to its
gateway role." (SD-9 quote from City of Miami Zoning Ordinance 11000, Sec. 609.3.2 (1)) ordinance text
Indeed it is hot in South Florida; Miami is sub-tropic. Shade from an oak might relieve the effects of direct sun, but it will not solve the effects on a
pedestrian from our sweltering summer weather. The most popular walking streets in South Florida are Ocean Drive (palm-lined) and Lincoln Road
(predominantly palm-lined). 41st Street/Arthur Godfrey Road in Miami Beach is prime example of the beauty of a palm-lined commercial thoroughfare. On
each of these streets, palms, canopies and overhangs provide shade.
Regarding your comment about eradication of palms throughout the city, this is fact: As of this date, Miami's tree ordinance is currently pending many
changes. One major change is the definition of "tree" as follows: "not to include trees of the "palm" family." Hence, if approved, palms will not be protected
under the new ordinance. A visit to Biscayne Boulevard in the Upper Eastside today will confirm this: The boulevard’s decades-old landscape has been
eradicated, without (in our opinion) just cause and certainly against the City Ordinance requirement for boulevard landscaping.
John DeMott (Redlands, FL) - 6/24/06
This native vs. exotic issue is totally out of hand. I would estimate that 70% of our urban tree canopy is non native. Biodiversityused to be a good thing, variety the
spice of life. I would have never guessed our government would make some germplasm illegal, much less, regulate the inventory on private property. I would
hesitate to plant natives on my property due to the restrictions placed on my ability to manage my landscape in the future. Palms provide more canopy than the
footprint they require in our landscapes compared to other trees.
Steve (Miami, FL) - 04/16/06
I support a mix of Oaks and Royals for tropical effect and shade.
Frank (Miami Beach, FL) - 04/10/06
This has to be the stupidest web site and message I've seen in a while. Royal palms are not native; Palms provide little function such as shade and those that are
not native (which is the majority) usually succumb to disease; Native shade trees beautify the public environment and make it pedestrian friendly by reducing the
searing heat one feels in direct sunlight; there are a million reasons why native shade trees are superior to palms for public spaces. Get a clue.
This native vs. exotic issue is totally out of hand. I would estimate that 70% of our urban tree canopy is non native. Biodiversityused to be a good thing, variety the
spice of life. I would have never guessed our government would make some germplasm illegal, much less, regulate the inventory on private property. I would
hesitate to plant natives on my property due to the restrictions placed on my ability to manage my landscape in the future. Palms provide more canopy than the
footprint they require in our landscapes compared to other trees.
Steve (Miami, FL) - 04/16/06
I support a mix of Oaks and Royals for tropical effect and shade.
Frank (Miami Beach, FL) - 04/10/06
This has to be the stupidest web site and message I've seen in a while. Royal palms are not native; Palms provide little function such as shade and those that are
not native (which is the majority) usually succumb to disease; Native shade trees beautify the public environment and make it pedestrian friendly by reducing the
searing heat one feels in direct sunlight; there are a million reasons why native shade trees are superior to palms for public spaces. Get a clue.
Isa Rivero, (Miami, FL) It is deeply saddening to see that what has made Miami so appealing to both residents and tourist are being taken down without
Lorenzo Rivero (Miami, FL) - 03/10/06
Royal Palms are excellent storm trees, they are completely aerodynamic, they beautify the city without obstructing the architecture
and as a citizen paying the bill, I say KEEP THE PALMS. Where is our heritage going to?
Patricia Backus (Frequent Miami Visitor) - 03/10/06
Spent most of my life in Florida. Have very fond memories of the palms and would hate to see them go.
Isa Vazquez-Reid (Miami Resident)
Who had this crazy idea.....history has being erased from the face of the earth ----NO; No; and NO ...this is crazy, please
re-considered. Thank You.
Anonymous (Miami, FL) - 02/17/06
Congratulations for this web! The money of the project to relocate Biscayne Blvd's Royal Palms, should go to public schools. DO NOT TOUCH THE PALMS OF
BISCAYNE BLVD.
Marie (North Miami, FL) - 02/10/06
How many hurricanes have we had in the last 80 years and the royal palms are still standing? We can't leave it to government bureaucrats to determine the fate of
the city. Thank you for helping to give this a voice.
JC (Miami, FL) - 02/10/06
Great effort! Let's keep something that will truly remind us we live in the tropics. The royal palms belong [on] Biscayne Boulevard.
Anonymous (Miami, FL) - 02/10/06
Kudos to you and the group involved with the case of the Royal Palms along Biscayne Boulevard. Their loss would mean the loss of the elegance, beauty, identity
and context that Biscayne once had and should always have.
Rosa (Miami Shores, FL) - 02/10/06
Keep up the good work. It would be a "Royal Shame" if the palms are removed for good! Thanks for your hard work!!!
Juan (Miami, FL) - 02/07/06
The lack of historic preservation in Miami is astonishing. Why do we continue to tear down our history? I have seen the palms off of I95 and think [it] is horrific.
We have a colorful history to be proud of and today's city officials should nurture
it for the future. One has only to look at the success of the Miami Beach Art Deco District. It is known across the globe. Biscayne Boulevard could be this (as it
oncewas).
Lawrence (Miami, FL)
What a shame that our city is destroying the trees so that developers and the political system will be putting money into their own pockets at the expense of the
tax payers. Good luck and God bless you and all of America.
Myrian (Homestead, FL) - 02/06/06
Congratulations for this campaign!
Rita & Joe (Washington D.C.) - 02/05/06
Do these people realize how fragile an oak tree is in a hurricane? Recently we had 50 mile an hour winds in the District of Columbia and lots of oak trees are now
land fill. Fight the good fight.
Jeff (Miami, FL) - 2/04/06
While I support aesthetic and other improvements along Biscayne Boulevard, including the addition of shade trees, I also support the preservation of the royal
palms that have long lined the boulevard, serving as international symbols of welcome to our beautiful home near the tropics. Any improvements on Biscayne
Boulevard must be made around the royal palms. As a lifelong Miami, I insist that you, as guardian of both our city's past and its future, protect these irreplaceable
icons of our heritage and beacons of our hopes for tomorrow.
Lorenzo Rivero (Miami, FL) - 03/10/06
Royal Palms are excellent storm trees, they are completely aerodynamic, they beautify the city without obstructing the architecture
and as a citizen paying the bill, I say KEEP THE PALMS. Where is our heritage going to?
Patricia Backus (Frequent Miami Visitor) - 03/10/06
Spent most of my life in Florida. Have very fond memories of the palms and would hate to see them go.
Isa Vazquez-Reid (Miami Resident)
Who had this crazy idea.....history has being erased from the face of the earth ----NO; No; and NO ...this is crazy, please
re-considered. Thank You.
Anonymous (Miami, FL) - 02/17/06
Congratulations for this web! The money of the project to relocate Biscayne Blvd's Royal Palms, should go to public schools. DO NOT TOUCH THE PALMS OF
BISCAYNE BLVD.
Marie (North Miami, FL) - 02/10/06
How many hurricanes have we had in the last 80 years and the royal palms are still standing? We can't leave it to government bureaucrats to determine the fate of
the city. Thank you for helping to give this a voice.
JC (Miami, FL) - 02/10/06
Great effort! Let's keep something that will truly remind us we live in the tropics. The royal palms belong [on] Biscayne Boulevard.
Anonymous (Miami, FL) - 02/10/06
Kudos to you and the group involved with the case of the Royal Palms along Biscayne Boulevard. Their loss would mean the loss of the elegance, beauty, identity
and context that Biscayne once had and should always have.
Rosa (Miami Shores, FL) - 02/10/06
Keep up the good work. It would be a "Royal Shame" if the palms are removed for good! Thanks for your hard work!!!
Juan (Miami, FL) - 02/07/06
The lack of historic preservation in Miami is astonishing. Why do we continue to tear down our history? I have seen the palms off of I95 and think [it] is horrific.
We have a colorful history to be proud of and today's city officials should nurture
it for the future. One has only to look at the success of the Miami Beach Art Deco District. It is known across the globe. Biscayne Boulevard could be this (as it
oncewas).
Lawrence (Miami, FL)
What a shame that our city is destroying the trees so that developers and the political system will be putting money into their own pockets at the expense of the
tax payers. Good luck and God bless you and all of America.
Myrian (Homestead, FL) - 02/06/06
Congratulations for this campaign!
Rita & Joe (Washington D.C.) - 02/05/06
Do these people realize how fragile an oak tree is in a hurricane? Recently we had 50 mile an hour winds in the District of Columbia and lots of oak trees are now
land fill. Fight the good fight.
Jeff (Miami, FL) - 2/04/06
While I support aesthetic and other improvements along Biscayne Boulevard, including the addition of shade trees, I also support the preservation of the royal
palms that have long lined the boulevard, serving as international symbols of welcome to our beautiful home near the tropics. Any improvements on Biscayne
Boulevard must be made around the royal palms. As a lifelong Miami, I insist that you, as guardian of both our city's past and its future, protect these irreplaceable
icons of our heritage and beacons of our hopes for tomorrow.
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Jan Leune (Terracina, Italia) - 12/06/09
Please save those wonderful palms !! Ciao ciao from Italia !!
Please save those wonderful palms !! Ciao ciao from Italia !!
Lena Cheeseman (Palmetto Bay, FL) - 12/08/09
I am writing in support of my brother-in-law Dale Proctor. Those trees are beautiful and mean a lot to our family. I did speak to the men who were there a few weeks
ago in hopes they would spare the trees, at least the royal palms. If not there are tree services that may dig up the other trees and perhaps replant those royal palms
on his property. My mother (who grew up in this home) has a neighbor who recently sold one of her palm trees, sort of surprised me but apparently it was a problem
where it was planted. I do not know who oversees South Miami Heights but am hopeful they will spare these trees. I was in tears thinking of someone cutting them
down. The man said they can sometimes work around them. I hope my brother in law can reach someone who will help. I will support him in this. My sister loved
those trees too but had cancer, lost her & other family members who lived in this home. thank you, Lena
Brenda Grady (Miami, FL) - 12/08/09
My grandparents planted the Royal Palm trees that Dale Proctor so kindly refered to on his post dated 12/6. The trees are located along SW 117th avenue near Eureka
Drive and are a local landmark, providing identity & beauty to the neighborhood and should not be destroyed. A neighborhood can have all of the trendy amenities in
place but if it doesn't have old-growth trees and foliage it will basically look like a trailer park. Removing trees de-values property in my opinion, not to mention that you
could never cost-effectively (if at all) replace Royal Palms of that size. There should be laws against removing them as they are a precious commodity and need to be
protected. I commend your organization on efforts to save the trees along Biscayne Boulevard and I hope there is also more awareness for areas in & around Miami
where trees need protection..thank you!
Dale Proctor (Miami-Dade, FL) - 12/06/09
On my property built in the 40's on land in south dade, 9 Royal Palms were planted for the 9 children raised there. After losing 6 royals during hurricane andrew in 92,
the 3 royals left are precious. Along with the 3 surviving children left of the family I'm concerned about their removal for a new sidewalk already in progress. HELP!
I am writing in support of my brother-in-law Dale Proctor. Those trees are beautiful and mean a lot to our family. I did speak to the men who were there a few weeks
ago in hopes they would spare the trees, at least the royal palms. If not there are tree services that may dig up the other trees and perhaps replant those royal palms
on his property. My mother (who grew up in this home) has a neighbor who recently sold one of her palm trees, sort of surprised me but apparently it was a problem
where it was planted. I do not know who oversees South Miami Heights but am hopeful they will spare these trees. I was in tears thinking of someone cutting them
down. The man said they can sometimes work around them. I hope my brother in law can reach someone who will help. I will support him in this. My sister loved
those trees too but had cancer, lost her & other family members who lived in this home. thank you, Lena
Brenda Grady (Miami, FL) - 12/08/09
My grandparents planted the Royal Palm trees that Dale Proctor so kindly refered to on his post dated 12/6. The trees are located along SW 117th avenue near Eureka
Drive and are a local landmark, providing identity & beauty to the neighborhood and should not be destroyed. A neighborhood can have all of the trendy amenities in
place but if it doesn't have old-growth trees and foliage it will basically look like a trailer park. Removing trees de-values property in my opinion, not to mention that you
could never cost-effectively (if at all) replace Royal Palms of that size. There should be laws against removing them as they are a precious commodity and need to be
protected. I commend your organization on efforts to save the trees along Biscayne Boulevard and I hope there is also more awareness for areas in & around Miami
where trees need protection..thank you!
Dale Proctor (Miami-Dade, FL) - 12/06/09
On my property built in the 40's on land in south dade, 9 Royal Palms were planted for the 9 children raised there. After losing 6 royals during hurricane andrew in 92,
the 3 royals left are precious. Along with the 3 surviving children left of the family I'm concerned about their removal for a new sidewalk already in progress. HELP!
Response:
Thank you for contacting us. I looked at your address and believe that your neighborhood is South Miami Heights? My advice to you is to contact your city hall
immediately. Request to meet with your commissioner or mayor on this issue. At least ask to speak with their staff person assigned to help in such a matter (public
works or planning issues). If the trees are on your property, that is a very strong starting point. If not, rest assured that royals can have major construction around
them and survive. See these pics from my Phase 1 overview: www.savepalms.com/Spared.html
From the Googlemap's Streetview I can see the trees in question at your address. It appears that the sidewalk can certainly be built (or slightly shifted) with the
royals abutting it. With a strong will, persistance and politeness, you will get (you will demand) some attention. Your story is a very sincere one. Inform the news
(print/tv) as soon as you are in touch with city hall. Keep us posted on your results!
Thank you for contacting us. I looked at your address and believe that your neighborhood is South Miami Heights? My advice to you is to contact your city hall
immediately. Request to meet with your commissioner or mayor on this issue. At least ask to speak with their staff person assigned to help in such a matter (public
works or planning issues). If the trees are on your property, that is a very strong starting point. If not, rest assured that royals can have major construction around
them and survive. See these pics from my Phase 1 overview: www.savepalms.com/Spared.html
From the Googlemap's Streetview I can see the trees in question at your address. It appears that the sidewalk can certainly be built (or slightly shifted) with the
royals abutting it. With a strong will, persistance and politeness, you will get (you will demand) some attention. Your story is a very sincere one. Inform the news
(print/tv) as soon as you are in touch with city hall. Keep us posted on your results!
Update: Royals saved!
These royal palms were saved. Thanks to Mr. Proctor's subsequent action, the upgrade plan was modified and the side walk moved slightly to preserve the trees!
These royal palms were saved. Thanks to Mr. Proctor's subsequent action, the upgrade plan was modified and the side walk moved slightly to preserve the trees!
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