Last Stand for Ancient Cottonwoods | Tucson News

In Southern Arizona, activists are staging a defiant tree sit to save the last of four 200-year-old cottonwood trees threatened by a $334 million border wall project. Three trees have already been cut down despite environmental concerns and broken promises about protecting migratory birds. Facing hail, wind, military patrols, and security guards, protesters cling to hope that their vigil—seen as a last stand before November elections—will force a halt. They view the tree as a symbol of resilience and justice, rallying support as they fight against what they call ecological destruction and ignored legal protections, especially on sacred Tohono O’odham lands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f04102869d9c752c