A Manhattan judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the city's environmental assessment for a Fort Greene Park project. Friends of Fort Greene Park claimed insufficient environmental impact evaluation, alleging violations of the Green Amendment regarding clean air and water rights. The judge determined all necessary reviews were completed and upheld plans to remove 78 trees, stating the project wouldn't harm water or air quality. Instead, 200 new trees will be planted, replacing invasive species with native ones, thus enhancing the park's environment.
"The Court finds it critical and convincing that only a small amount of the area's trees will be removed, and that many of the trees to be removed are Norway Maples, which are inappropriate for New York City parks, and which will be replaced with native species more suited to the environment."
"The suit claimed the agency had not properly assessed the environmental impact of the project, and that it would violate their rights to 'clean air and water, and a healthful environment,' which are guaranteed by the state's Green Amendment."
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