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I wrote recently about a non-profit organization which is working to save a grove of four old trees in the Edgewood neighborhood. The trees—three white oaks and one Southern red oak—have a compelling case for preservation. They have all been dated to be more than 200 years old, making them witnesses to the historic Battle of Atlanta, on July 22, 1864. But their major accomplishment may be their sheer survival after decades of urban development. Despite the moniker “City in the Forest,” Atlanta is losing trees at an alarming rate: A 2018 study found the city had lost .43 acres a day over the past decade. And while the City of Atlanta has a tree ordinance that requires permits for cutting down certain trees, it does not provide specific protections for historic trees. To read the full story, click on ALBA.