Moroccan city bans olive trees citing allergy concerns

Oujda, a city in northeastern Morocco, has put forth a sweeping ban on olive trees citing allergy risks from the trees’ pollen. The city’s mayor, Omar Hijra, who is also a pharmacist, said that olive trees are one of the top causes of the seasonal annoyance. The trees account for up to 90 percent of all greenery in some areas of the city.