In this jouney, watch as an expert chainsaw operator takes on a large velvet tamarind tree with skill and precision. Using powerful chainsaw equipment, the operator demonstrates the effective technique required to cut through the thick,

L.A.'s fragile urban canopy was dealt a vicious blow this weekend when a chainsaw wielding vandal mowed down a number of shade trees along South Grand Street and other areas of downtown, according to media posts and photos uploaded to Reddit and Instagram.