i am the appellant, merle easton. i am an architect. the design exam always has a site plan with significant trees. those to cut down the trees, i have a hard time passing this test. i have spent most of my working life trying to save significant trees. by legal definition, the three mature ficus trees on columbus and lombard are significant trees in -- affirmed in the eir application and three disclosure statement of september to a dozen aids. you can see exhibit a in the appellant brief. we are requesting a fair independent public process to evaluate the three ficus trees and compliance with the urban forestry ordinance in article 16 of the san francisco public works code. our appeal is all about these trees. these help the mature and beautiful trees can be retained. he either as part of a new open space -- either as part of the new open space or adjacent to a new library. no trees should be removed until the pending litigation is completed. however, the department of public works is intended to remove the trees in the last few months