"Denied Tree Removal Request Leads to Home Destruction in Portland"

In Gresham, Oregon, homeowners Cason and Philip Wolcott experienced their house being split in half by a falling Douglas fir tree during a storm, despite their efforts to preserve the surrounding trees. The couple had advocated for the city to buy a neighbor's property and add the trees to a local park instead of allowing them to be cut down by a developer. This incident raises questions about the impact of powerful symbols like trees on the community when they cause harm.