Developers legally cut down a 100-year-old western red cedar known as "Astra" last month after a months-long saga involving the tree, according to the city. Why it matters: The tree's removal ...

Over the years, red cedar trees have spread rapidly across Oklahoma, posing a significant fire hazard. The trees contain oils ...

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Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing to expand efforts to remove Eastern Red Cedar trees, a highly flammable species that has contributed to the state’s growing wildfire crisis. House Bill 2162 ...