Factual Summary: Caltrans has begun removing historic eucalyptus trees along Burlingame’s El Camino Real, cutting down about 80 of the roughly 400 trees and planning to eliminate over 80% within two years. The city will replace the lost canopy with new eucalyptus and elm saplings while repairing sidewalks and relocating power lines, with work slated to finish in fall 2029.
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