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To the Editor...
May. 17‚ 2013
Although the herbicide is no friend of mine, absent in this article is a mention that the trees to be cut are likely Eucalyptus and bad for the area native flora and fauna. Perhaps we can replant native Madrone, Pines and Redwoods.
This feedback was sent by:David Davis from Berkeley, CA
Link to the article in question: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=11361
To the Editor...
May. 17‚ 2013
Thanks for publishing this important issue. The globe is warmer than it ever has been and the so-called environmental leaders in the Bay Area are busy promoting the killing of carbon dioxide absorbing trees in the East Bay and in San Francisco, which plans to cut down 18,000 healthy Monterey Cypress and Eucalyptus trees in City parks simply because they are not native and scorch what is left with herbicides banned in the European Union. Brown has become the new green in Bay Area politics.
This feedback was sent by:Jacquie Proctor from San Francisco, CA
Link to the article in question: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=11361
To the Editor...
May. 17‚ 2013
Thank you very much for this informative article and for your interest in this important issue. These projects are both destructive and dangerous. They will increase fire hazard by distributing tons of dead, flammable wood on the ground where trees now shade the ground and hinder the growth of more flammable weedy grasses.Thank you for your help to inform the public of the destruction of our valuable urban forest.
This feedback was sent by:Mary McAllister from Oakland, CA
Link to the article in question: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=11361
To the Editor...
May. 17‚ 2013
It is so unbelievably wrong to even think about destroying our endamgered environment and ecosystem like this. I would think they\'d have a lot more common sense in these days of global warming and evidence of harmful poisons being used that have been proven destructive to humans, wildlife, bees, and the overall environment. What I would like to see is that pesticides be made illegal and anyone who damages trees or other natural resources be fined and/or arrested for vandalism. One would think these clowns would know better by now. Any *kid* could see that what they\'re attempting to do is simply NOT acceptable. I want to see more environmentally aware leaders elected in CA and the rest of the country.
This feedback was sent by:Tony Holiday from San Francisco, CA
Link to the article in question: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=11361
To the Editor...
May. 17‚ 2013
As an environmental scientist, a resident of the East Bay hills, and an avid trail runner, your article did me a service by making me look carefully at the environmental impact statement. After that, I realized that your article was doing me a disservice by greatly distorting the project methods, the hazard risk, and history. First, the methods. The pesticide will not be "poured", only sprayed where necessary with special procedures for proximity to water. Wood chips will be spread *at most* to 24 inches thick and cover *up to* 20% of the cleared area. They are expected to decompose within 5 years. Second, just because trees have been in Strawberry and Claremont canyons for decades does NOT mean that they are not fire hazards. We have simply been lucky enough that a fire like the 1991 Oakland firestorm hasn't burned there yet. Eucalyptus and Monterey pines are far more flammable than native oaks, which, without the competition from these non-native trees, will rapidly reforest the cleared areas.Lastly, this project has not developed without public comment. In fact, the environmental impact statement was developed following an initial public comment period in 2008.Yes, the removal of trees and installation of erosion control will be a jarring change, but it is not permanent and does a great public good. This was my first foray into reading BeyondChron, and after getting a sense of your reporting style, it will be my last.Sincerely,Justine Owen, PhD
This feedback was sent by:Justine Owen from Kensington, CA
Link to the article in question: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=11361
To the Editor...
May. 17‚ 2013
This is a very sad, disgusting plan. I hope this article brings more publicity. Thank you for writing it.
This feedback was sent by:Ashley Reynolds from Berkeley, CA
Link to the article in question: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=11361
To the Editor...
May. 16‚ 2013
No one will argue that SF has suffered a parade of pro development mayors. I think King was referring to the board of supervisors.I don't think anyone will argue that the board is more developer friendly than the last.
This feedback was sent by:s k from sf, ca
Link to the article in question: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=11349
To the Editor...
May. 16‚ 2013
I was in roughly this order: stunned, appalled, angered and depressed after the "God's will" interview after game six. Medieval, superstitious claptrap going out over the airways to millions at the end of what was otherwise a great sporting event. That was painful to me and don't appreciate being exposed -- without warning -- to such toxic, hateful and dangerous belief systems. But, yes, the issues raised in this article about the poisoning of the Warriors' work environment and the example it sets for the NBA and, for that matter, nationally and all levels -- college, high school and kids' leagues -- is very bad.
This feedback was sent by:Robin Palmer from Richmond, CA
Link to the article in question: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=11311
To the Editor...
May. 15‚ 2013
I don’t know how Centerplate ATT Park - Gina Antonino, could find the concession stand workers call for strike outrageous when Centerplate sells at $10 a beer can or $7 french fries. Because Centerplate does business with the city at Moscone Center too, the city must intervine in defense of the workers. The negotiation standing of this out of state corporation is plain greed as workers would no longer enjoy health care benefits and would get after five years an hourly raise of 50 cents. Also, Centerplate does not discloses that in order to get the highest hourly rate of $15; a worker must work effectively at 98% of all the scheduled games (excusable absencess don't count) without being more than 5 minutes late (otherwise send home) during the whole year and must pass an immigration federal scrutiny test (sanctuary policy does not apply here).
Antonio Urbina
San Francisco
To the Editor...
May. 15‚ 2013
The draw odds bidding for the tie breaker is fascinating. Congratulations to both combatants. GM Ramirez certainly put on a good show. Thanks
This feedback was sent by:Mike Lueken from St. Louis, MO
Link to the article in question: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=11352
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