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Toronto’s Stinky Tree Sparks Debate | Toronto News
Toronto’s City Hall is in a tree-related feud — not over zoning or budgets, but a female ginkgo tree whose seeds smell like a porta-potty at a music festival and create slippery sidewalks. Residents and Councillor Josh Matlow are demanding action, arguing the odor constitutes hardship. Urban Forestry says the tree is healthy and should be maintained — but experts confirm only female ginkgos produce this stench due to butyric acid. A temporary removal is now recommended, pending council approval, with plans to replace it with a non-stinky tree. The city will report back with broader policies…
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