LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln City Council heard an appeal on Monday from someone who is trying to put a stop to the removal of some trees on Goodhue Boulevard.

This comes after the Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission recently voted to remove and replace 29 of the trees due to their age and safety concerns.

Neighbors say the century-old trees are more than just shade; they’re part of the fabric of the community.

“Lincoln has been called the tree city, and Arbor Day was even founded in Nebraska,” said Mary Roseberry-Brown, who owns a few properties along Goodhue.

But for Roseberry-Brown, these trees are vital during the high temperatures.

“I’m concerned about it,” she said. “I live right here, I walk up and down, and especially this summer, I’ve been really appreciating the shade

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