No, not the cottonwoods on the border - trees on a historic DC golf course Donnie Dotard wants to re-design. ETTD: Everything Trump Touches Dies.

Park service could remove more than 500 trees at historic golf course Trump wants to redesign

By  MATTHEW DALY

October 10, 2026

https://apnews.com/article/trump-golf-course-trees-east-potomac-e13bd9c369ea4ebc3b95675a22865fb7

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service has begun a new round of tree-cutting at a historic golf course near the National Mall as the Trump administration proceeds with a plan to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level course.

More than 500 trees “that do not contribute to the historic landscape will be removed” as part of the rehabilitation project, the National Park Service said in a court filing Friday. “No healthy trees that are contributing features of the historical golf course” — including historic cherry trees — will be removed as part of the project, the park service said.

A total of 169 trees will be removed starting Saturday, with another 90 trees slated for removal later, the agency said.

The tree removals come as President Donald Trump has moved to turn the course into a world-class golf venue — part of his grand vision for Washington, D.C., where he has torn down storied structures, remade or renamed others and deployed the National Guard for more than a year.

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The 106-year-old public course has been embroiled in a lawsuit since February. Plaintiffs including the DC Preservation League say the Trump administration’s reconstruction would violate the congressional act that created the park in 1897. The group sought an emergency stop-work order this spring because of concerns that work was expected to begin immediately on the course...

Sweet gum tree at a clients house I worked for this morning, I was thinking some sort or boring beetle and or a woodpecker of sorts.

My neighbor has cut into the roots of my other neighbors magnolia tree. My house and garage sits under this tree and I’m worried about the health and structural integrity of it. Do you think this should be a concern for me? I don’t own the tree but neither does the neighbor that has cut it.

Title: Mature rain tree in South Africa rapidly losing its canopy — root damage, disease, soil compaction or possible poisoning?
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for advice from professional arborists or anyone experienced in diagnosing declining mature trees.
I have a large, mature rain tree located in Durban, South Africa (subtropical climate).
Background:
In April 2025, the tree appeared healthy, with a beautiful, dense green canopy.
Over the following months, I noticed a gradual deterioration. By June and July 2026, the canopy had become noticeably thinner.
Now, in October 2026, the tree has lost a substantial amount of its foliage. The remaining leaves appear yellowish, and leaves continue to fall.
Some important observations:
The deterioration has been progressive over several months rather than happening suddenly.
There has been construction activity near the tree.
Construction materials and other items have been placed on the ground around the tree, potentially compacting the soil and affecting the root system.
The tree has experienced significant canopy thinning and yellowing leaves.
I’m also concerned about the possibility of chemical damage or deliberate poisoning, although I have no evidence that this has occurred.
My questions:
Based on the photographs, what do you think is the most likely cause of the deterioration?
Could soil compaction from construction materials damage the roots enough to cause this level of canopy loss?
Does this look more like root stress, disease, nutrient deficiency or chemical damage?
Are there any visible signs that would suggest herbicide damage or poisoning?
Is the tree likely to recover, or could it be dying?
What immediate steps should I take to improve its chances of survival?
Would soil testing or an inspection by a qualified arborist help identify the cause?
I’ve attached photographs showing the tree’s condition over time:
Photo 1: Today 11 oct 2026 — current condition
Photo 2: June 2025 — Full canopy looks healthy
Photo 3 & 4 - some time in Sep 2024
This is a beautiful mature tree, and I would really like to save it before the damage becomes irreversible.
Any professional opinions or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

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