Richmond Hill, Ont. - The Editor, Re: "Example not to follow," Column, May 9. How devastatingly sad for the trees, and for all who love trees! Mighty trees that have probably lived longer than most Richmond residents, trees that have given shade and shelter to humans and wildlife alike, trees that have weathered (no pun intended) wind, rain, hail, snow, and drought for decades, while preventing erosion and flooding all around them.And for what....a parking lot extension? Not only is this short-sighted, but a disgrace, a shameful crime against nature and humanity that is supposed to protect nature.This is NOT progress, but a giant and irreversible step backwards.Why has no one on city council taken steps to prevent this thoughtless and surely preventable abortion of nature?Paulette PoppRichmond Hill, Ont.
