Miami Banyan Tree Cut Without Permit | Miami News

A massive banyan tree in Miami’s luxury neighborhood is under fire after workers cut back huge chunks of its canopy without a permit—sparking outrage from neighbors and a city investigation. Once lush and beloved for shade and air, the tree now shows signs of decay, raising alarms about urban tree protection. With no official approval for the trimming—and Miami’s rules requiring permits for over 20% canopy removal—the incident has ignited calls for tougher penalties under the city’s Tree Ordinance Advisory Committee, which just held its first meeting. Residents are demanding answers as the tree’s fate hangs in the balance. 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/8ce4f30af6c5188d