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Tree Removal Paused for Robin's Nest | Boston News
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A beloved 150-year-old copper beech tree in Belmont, a town landmark and shade provider, was poised for removal due to deadly beech leaf disease and a rotting trunk — but a last-minute discovery of a protected robin’s nest halted the operation. Town officials paused the demolition until the chicks fledge, honoring state laws while balancing safety concerns. The tree, already mourned in a heartfelt May farewell where locals left gratitude notes, will still be taken down once the birds are gone — and replaced with a new oak or sycamore in a few years. Any usable wood, including prized burl patterns, will be given to community members as a final tribute.
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