People living near the Talkeetna Airport are upset because expansions to the site have required many large trees to be cut down. KTUU-TV reports that residents say without the trees they have a clear view of the airport, which shuttles tourists and climbers to Denali as well as fielding local traffic .An ADOT spokeswoman says the FAA–funded project required the trees be removed.
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