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Trees in Front of the Cathedral: Court Allows Felling – Was That the Only Solution?

Why the Palma Court Backed the Tree Felling

The court accepted the city’s safety concerns and lifted the temporary injunction protecting the trees.

Published: April 22, 2026
Trees in Front of the Cathedral: Court Allows Felling – Was That the Only Solution?

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Why did the court in Palma allow the felling to go ahead?

The court gave weight to the city’s assessment that the trees were severely damaged and that the risk to public safety was real. It also considered that permanent closures could interfere with access for emergency vehicles. The judges therefore revoked the temporary protection that had delayed the work.

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