A court order requiring the preservation of protected trees has been openly disregarded by authorities, who have cleared hundreds of trees in defiance of a judge’s directive. Environmental advocates and legal experts are raising concerns over the government’s actions, which appear to violate judicial rulings aimed at safeguarding green spaces. The move comes amid growing tensions between urban development projects and conservation efforts. Details on the justification for the tree removals and potential legal repercussions remain unclear.
The government cut down over 500 trees in recent days, defying instructions from Judge Ana C. Reyes
