State to Appeal Ruling on Tree Destruction
FLORIDA
The state will continue to cut trees in areas where citrus canker has been discovered while it appeals a circuit judge’s decision that Florida’s disease eradication law is unconstitutional.
The state will remove all citrus trees, even healthy ones, that are within 1,900 feet of an infected tree, if homeowners give their permission.
Crews can continue to take out any infected trees, getting warrants if property owners refuse access. Florida’s agriculture commissioner said his agency will appeal the ruling next week.
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