Forest Park conservationists rally to appeal PGE's upcoming 5-acre tree removal

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After a proposal from Portland General Electric to expand power lines in Forest Park was approved by city leaders, Portlanders are pushing back on the decision.

Groups are expected to rally outside Portland City Hall on Thursday in protest of the project the Forest Park Conservancy says will impact nearly five acres with the removal of 397 trees, the filling of two wetlands, and the disruption of two streams.

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