Clear cutting trees gets Fayetteville council’s attention as members try to balance growth with preservation

A lot stands cleared of trees Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, as work is ongoing on a housing development with 55 residential lots on about 13 acres along Old Wire Road in Fayetteville. The City Council recently discussed clear cutting during a workshop session. Visit nwaonline.com/photo for today's photo gallery.
(NWA Democrat-Gazette/Andy Shupe)
A lot stands cleared of trees Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, as work is ongoing on a housing development with 55 residential lots on about 13 acres along Old Wire Road in Fayetteville. The City Council recently discussed clear cutting during a workshop session. Visit nwaonline.com/photo for today's photo gallery. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Andy Shupe)

FAYETTEVILLE -- It's trees versus development as the city's desire to save the shade conflicts with the need to build more housing.

A residential development on the northeast side of town prompted City Council members during a recent workshop to discuss the city's rules regarding clear-cutting trees.

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