# Seattle has a law to protect trees. Advocates say it's doing the opposite

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Podcast: [Seattle Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-now-496157)
Published: 2026-06-30T12:00:00+00:00
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Despite the city's stated goal to increase tree canopy, Seattle’s urban forest is actually shrinking. Advocates for tree preservation say laws against illegal tree cutting on private property are not being enforced, or even investigated property. We talk with KUOW’s Stephen Howie about his deep dive into how Seattle's tree ordinance is playing out.

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