Despite protests, Brevard cuts back trees along scenic Rockledge Drive

A long-running dispute between Rockledge Drive residents and Brevard County over pruning oak trees lining the scenic road came to a head Monday.

After years of controversy, county workers arrived to begin trimming branches, despite objections from local activists. Large oaks that had provided a shady overhang for the roadway had been cut back severely, a move the county has said was necessary.

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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Despite protests, Brevard cuts back trees along scenic Rockledge Drive