Building Bridges Instead of Removing Trees

Sidewalk buckling near a mature tree? 

You might consider asking the city to build a bridge over the tree roots, or do it yourself. This practice is more commonly used on trails and in gardens, but is gaining traction in some areas, and could work well in many situations. 

This idea might prompt a few laughs from people lacking an imagination, but when considering the long term benefits that mature trees provide to our neighborhoods, plus the cost savings in the short term (to build a bridge as opposed to removing a tree,) it's worth the ask. 

 

https://youtu.be/ukro-MIhROI?is=EqUx__7ipXJgFk4h

https://www.ehow.com/how_8719886_lay-walkway-over-tree-root.html

Recommended Watch

"Famous Last Words" on Netflix - Gloria Steinem episode.

If you watch the patterns of how people are described in the media and in conversation, you will start to understand that the portrayals change according to who is controlling the narrative. 

Gloria

Far too often, we expect too much from too few people. There are situations that require a large number of people to create a movement. 

Think about it.