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When 17 Plane Trees Were Felled: Residents Storm Palma City Hall

Why the Plaça Llorenç Villalonga tree protest mattered

Residents in Palma objected to tree felling in Plaça Llorenç Villalonga, saying the square changed too much and too suddenly.

Published: April 22, 2026
When 17 Plane Trees Were Felled: Residents Storm Palma City Hall

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Why did residents protest the tree felling in Plaça Llorenç Villalonga, Palma?

Residents protested because they felt the removal of the trees changed the square too abruptly and without enough public consultation. For many people in Palma, the trees were part of the shade, character and daily use of the square. The protest was also about how much say local people should have when a familiar public space changes.

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