A number of trees were cut down at the Trump National Golf Club near Sterling, Va., in late February. The general manager of the Trump property referred all questions to the organization’s corporate office, which did not respond to requests for an explanation or comment. Land along the Potomac River in the Trump National Golf Club near Sterling, Va., where trees were cut. “Clear-cutting large trees this close to the river will undoubtedly impact the river,” said Musegaas, vice president of programs and litigation for the organization. The cut trees could pose a safety hazard for paddlers, he said, while rain and high water could flush exposed sediment in the river.

Source: Washington Post March 01, 2019 04:48 UTC