Prevent Falling Trees, Central Jakarta Tamhut Task Force Cuts Down

Tree evacuation officers fell in Central Jakarta due to rain and strong winds/ Photos; ISt

JAKARTA Facing the rainy season accompanied by strong winds, the Central Jakarta City Parks and Forests Sub-department cut trees on the land of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government's assets. The maintenance of trees on the road which is an asset of the Jakarta Provincial Government is carried out to prevent unwanted things from happening.

"As of December 2, 2024, 11,864 trees have been trimmed with mild, moderate, to severe categories. The number will continue to grow every day, not including handling splinter and fallen trees," said Head of the Central Jakarta City Parks and Forests Sub-dept., Mila Ananda when confirmed by VOI, Wednesday, December 4.

In addition, a tree health check was carried out in collaboration with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Parks and Forest Service. Trees that are declared unhealthy or heavy roughness are recommended to be cut down.

"We are coordinating with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Parks and Forest Service to check tree health. The results of these checks are a recommendation for the Central Jakarta City Parks and Forests Sub-department to treat these trees," he said.

"If the results of the examination are known to be unhealthy trees (severe roughness), then logging will be carried out," he added.

Even though prevention efforts have been made, the incident of this fallen tree is still unavoidable due to extreme weather.

The public is advised to always be vigilant and immediately report to Jakarta Alert 112 if they find a fallen tree.

Meanwhile, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Parks and Forest Service will provide insurance compensation for victims affected by fallen trees.

"If the tree is located on land owned by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government," he said.

Previously, it was reported that the Central Jakarta City Parks and Forests Sub-dept. (Sudin Tamhut) detailed that 44 trees fell and splinters in Central Jakarta on Monday, December 2.

A total of 44 trees consist of 26 trees that experience splinters to cover traffic signs and traffic lights on roads.

Meanwhile, 18 other trees were recorded to have fallen due to strong winds during heavy rains. The tree fell and covered the road.