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Park service will remove over 500 trees from a historic golf course Trump is redesigning
Fortune • • nation
Key Points:
- The National Park Service plans to remove over 500 trees that do not contribute to the historic landscape of East Potomac Golf Course, assuring no healthy historic trees, including cherry trees, will be cut down.
- Tree removal will begin with 169 trees starting Saturday, followed by another 90 trees later, as part of a rehabilitation project to restore the golf course's historic character and improve views of nearby landmarks.
- The renovation aligns with President Trump's vision to transform the course into a world-class golf venue, which has raised concerns among residents about increased fees and loss of public space.
- The 106-year-old public golf course remains open during renovations, though some holes may temporarily close, and the project faces ongoing legal challenges from preservation groups claiming it violates the park's founding congressional act.
- Trump envisions the upgraded course hosting major golf tournaments like the U.S. Open and Ryder Cup, but no official dates have been set since tournament locations are selected years in advance.
