As development surges, advocates push tree protections

As development surges, advocates push tree protections

NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — As election day approaches, a hot topic for political candidates is the Wilmington area’s massive growth at the expense of trees.  Advocates claim over the past decade, 7% of the area’s tree canopy has been eliminated due to building and construction.  An advocacy group called “Cape Fear Alliance for Trees” has devised a “code” for developers to preserve our treescape.  Alliance for Cape Fear Trees Executive Director Isa…