Tree removals in Vancouver's Stanley Park criticized as city cites 'imminent' fire risk
Work to cut down approximately one-quarter of the trees in Vancouver's Stanley Park is facing growing opposition from advocates who say the city's plan is doing more harm than good.
![Tree removals in Vancouver's Stanley Park criticized as city cites 'imminent' fire risk](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7149065.1710885866!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/stanley-park-tree-removal.jpg)
![The Vancouver Park Board's plans to remove 160,000 trees killed by a looper moth infestation in Stanley Park, including these pictured in December, is facing growing pushback from advocates for the iconic park. An overhead shot of several trees on the forest floor.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7149065.1710885866!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/stanley-park-tree-removal.jpg)
Work to cut down approximately one-quarter of the trees in Vancouver's Stanley Park is facing growing opposition from advocates who say the city's plan is doing more harm than good.