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

Dozens of trees in downtown Los Angeles were illegally cut down over the weekend by unknown suspects. The mayor's office told reporters the destruction of the trees is "beyond comprehension," and that it is making plans to replace the felled trees.