Oak Hill Tree Disaster Media


5-foot high stump of 30" protected tree

Original pictures [hi res] * May 29, 2008
City of Austin pictures [obtained via open records request]
June 4, 2008 Presentation to City Environmental Board [powerpoint file]
Map showing site plan / satellite photo difference [note lack of trees]
Developer plants trees in rows * June 15, 2008
Development site plan (pdf)
Approved tree removal list (pdf)
Removed tree list (pdf)

all images are free to use and publish.

In the News
Outrage over 'Oak Hill Tree Disaster' Oak Hill Gazette, June 6, 2008
Ancient trees accidentally destroyed in Oak Hill News 8 Austin, June 5, 2008
Oak Hill residents upset by trees' removal KXAN, June 16, 2008
150 Austin trees accidentally cut down KEYE CBS-42, June 17, 2008
Contractor razes 150 trees that were supposed to be spared Austin American-Statesman, June 18, 2008
Oak Hill group wants answers in tree disaster Oak Hill Gazette, June 27, 2008
City takes developer to court for trees cut down News 8 Austin, July 10, 2008
City files complaints in Oak Hill tree destruction Oak Hill Gazette, July 14, 2008
Developer Replaces Oak Trees That Were Accidentally Cut Down Fox 7 News, July 15, 2008