Pine trees lining West A Street in Dixon, CA are being considered for removal. There are 45 trees in all, and they line a street that goes into the city’s historic downtown district. Residents on the street have complained that the pine trees are dropping large quantities of pine needles into their yards and onto sidewalks.
The pine trees were planted more than 25 years ago when the street had few houses built on it, and most of the residents feel that the trees are a nuisance. Roy Powell, a resident on the street, said of the needles, “They get all over my sidewalk. I’d like to see them cut the trees down and maybe plant something a little different that doesn’t require high maintenance from me.” Another neighbor commented, “It’s just extra yard work for anybody and none of us like extra yard work.”
Although the town is considering the request, not everyone wants the trees to be removed and feel the trees serve a number of purposes throughout the year. If the town does decide to cut the trees down, each tree would cost $1000, for a total of $45,000.