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'Saved our tree': UDOT takes beloved sequoia off the chopping block after Sandy residents express concern

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SANDY CITY, Utah (ABC4) — A sequoia tree stands tall over the city of Sandy. Home to dozens of bird species, some perching on its branches and others bringing their babies to its top for flying lessons, the tree has become a beloved landmark.

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