Simpler

AUSTIN, Texas — In an era when environmental concerns intersect increasingly with urban development, a piece of legislation in Texas has streamlined the process of removing cedar trees, which some residents and fire officials consider a nuisance and a hazard. The law, which permits the felling of these trees without a permit, was enacted in response to the issues these trees pose, such as high water consumption and fire risk. Cedar trees, particularly the Ashe juniper species prevalent in central Texas, are often singled out for their significant water usage and the role they play … Read more