Green Valley Residents Upset Over Unauthorized Tree Removal

Homeowners say electric company cut down trees without community input

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Residents of the Desert Creek Subdivision in Green Valley, Arizona are upset after the local electric company cut down a number of trees along Duval Mine Road without consulting the homeowners association or getting input from the community. The removal of the trees has led to increased traffic noise and unsightly views of nearby mine tailings for homeowners on Rio Teras.

Why it matters

The unauthorized tree removal highlights tensions between utility companies, homeowner associations, and residents over the management of shared community spaces. Residents feel their voices were not heard in the decision-making process, raising concerns about transparency and community engagement.

The details

According to the letter, the electric company met with the Desert Creek Subdivision HOA Board to discuss cutting down the trees in order to eliminate the cost of regularly trimming them. However, the removal went forward without any discussion or input from the HOA or homeowners. Residents on Rio Teras now have to deal with increased traffic noise and unobstructed views of nearby mine tailings, which they find unattractive. Attempts by homeowners to get answers from the management company, Agave Management Solutions, have gone unanswered.

  • The trees were cut down recently, without a specific date provided.

The players

Desert Creek Subdivision

A residential community located in Green Valley, Arizona.

Agave Management Solutions

The management company responsible for the Desert Creek Subdivision.

The electric company

The utility company that decided to cut down the trees without community input.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for better communication and community engagement between utility companies, homeowner associations, and residents when making decisions that impact shared community spaces. Residents feel their voices were not heard, leading to frustration and a sense that the process lacked transparency.