""We are trying to protect cherry blossom plants," Petal Protector Kavita Rani said."
""They grab hold of them and pull them down. Sometimes get on somebody's shoulders and pull them down and break them," Bonnie Cordova said."
""Most people are pretty respectful. Every now and then you get some folks who don't want their Instagram photo ruined but by and large, people are pretty respectful," Daniels said."
""We saw somebody who brought a step ladder just to cut down some branches," Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation's Bryant Daniels said."
Roosevelt Island features over 100 cherry blossom trees, making it a popular destination in New York City during bloom season. An enforcement team known as 'Petal Protectors' works to safeguard the trees from visitors who may damage them by pulling branches or climbing. The initiative, started by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, aims to protect the trees and promote the island's attractions. Social media plays a significant role in attracting visitors, sometimes leading to the need for tree protection.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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