Sequoyah Country Club plans to cut 175 redwoods. Some neighbors are opposed

The Sequoyah Country Club plans to cut down 175 redwood trees, sparking significant opposition from local residents who cherish the trees. Ana Vizzo has spearheaded community efforts, gathering signatures on petitions and organizing meetings to contest the removals, citing the city's Protected Tree Ordinance. This ordinance aims to preserve trees that provide psychological and economic benefits to the community. Club officials argue that the removals are part of a larger renovation plan to make the golf course more environmentally sustainable, with plans to plant hundreds of native trees in their place. They claim that the redwoods were planted between 1915 and the 1980s and that their removal will ultimately improve the landscape.

Vizzo and her neighbors remain unconvinced, emphasizing the trees' value to their quality of life. The Oakland City Council may need to step in to resolve the escalating conflict between the club and the community. As the situation develops, both sides continue to advocate for their positions.