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Caltrans spending $500,000 to remove eucalyptus trees in Montara
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Jaxon Van Derbeken , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 27, 2026
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Key points The trees are being removed from 15 acres of land that was purchased decades ago for a bypass project. Caltrans is spending $500,000 on the project, which involves using chainsaws, excavators, and chippers to clear the land.
Crews have started clearing highly flammable eucalyptus trees from land owned by Caltrans. The trees are being removed from 15 acres of land that was purchased decades ago for a bypass project. Homeowners had pushed for the removal of the trees ahead of this fire season.
Caltrans is spending $500,000 on the project, which involves using chainsaws, excavators, and chippers to clear the land. The effort is underway to reduce the risk of fires in the area. Further details about the project are available.
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Category: safety Published: August 27, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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