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New satellite imagery reveals the full extent of tree felling on a Washington DC golf course long eyed for development by President Trump. 430 trees were reportedly cut with little notice over the weekend, undermining attempts to protect the site. www.bellingcat.com/news/us-cana...

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The action prompted U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes to call an emergency hearing earlier this week, banning any further changes until later this month.

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The satellite pictures detail changes across a wide swath of the East Potomac Golf Links. On the ground images taken at course earlier this week, meanwhile, show trunks and branches strewn out across fairways.

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This thread has been updated and reposted to correct a previous post that erroneously described a May ruling by Judge Ana Reyes. Full correction note can be seen at the bottom of our story. www.bellingcat.com/news/us-cana...

bellingcat.comSatellite Images Show Extent of Trump Admin’s Tree-Felling at DC Golf Course - bellingcatSatellite imagery lays bare the extent of tree-felling at a Washington DC golf course that President Trump is reportedly seeking to transform, despite moves to protect the site by conservationists.

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