ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - An act of vandalism damaged 32 recently planted trees along Shepard Road in St. Paul.

There were 60 trees vandalized in the same area last year , which cost about $40,000 in damages.

32 trees vandalized in St. Paul

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St. Paul Parks and Recreation said 32 trees south of the Smith Avenue High Bridge were found cut just a few feet from the ground with their canopies left behind.

The discovery was reported on the morning of Friday, Oct. 24.

The trees were planted through a partnership with the local nonprofit, Tree Trust, last fall.

What's next:

Officials said they are working to determine the next steps for replacing the damaged trees, but no funding source has been identified.

What you can do:

Anyone with information on the vandalism

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