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That is so sad. I can understand the reluctance to remove such a massive tree... hlthe2b Nov 2021 #1
or maybe they didnt want to pay for removal... probably $3000 ??? Demovictory9 Nov 2021 #2
That's my guess as well. tecelote Nov 2021 #5
I would guess more KT2000 Nov 2021 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author KT2000 Nov 2021 #8
Encino is a mega rich area Polybius Nov 2021 #9
I paid $6500 last summer to remove a giant oak tree. Cracklin Charlie Nov 2021 #12
Yikes..thats a lot but worth it given this story Demovictory9 Nov 2021 #20
Yes. Cracklin Charlie Nov 2021 #22
I'll bet the lumber in that tree is worth more than 3 Gs. panader0 Nov 2021 #19
One tends to trust the experts MissB Nov 2021 #4
More likely they didn't have the money. llmart Nov 2021 #6
Encino is a wealthy area though Polybius Nov 2021 #10
Not all of Encino is wealthy PlanetBev Nov 2021 #14
I lived Sherman oaks / Tarzana..many are house wealthy Demovictory9 Nov 2021 #21
my hoa board strictly controls trees Demovictory9 Nov 2021 #24
The tree was owned by the city, not the family (per the son in the video linked in the OP). LisaL Nov 2021 #18
He may not have had the money to take it down. rainin Nov 2021 #3
That's a lot of board feet melm00se Nov 2021 #11
A tree guy took down a giant Honey Locust tree at my place. Progressive Jones Nov 2021 #13
Mature native oaks tend to be very valued in Southern California. Hortensis Nov 2021 #15
Expensive lesson Demovictory9 Nov 2021 #23
That is so sad, on every level. I wish people would stop saying, "But Encino is super wealthy." Hekate Nov 2021 #16
Tree was owned by the city. LisaL Nov 2021 #17
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