Since Early 2021, 2,358 Trees Have Been Handled To Prevent Trees From Falling

Fallen tree/ Photo: Fit-tc

JAKARTA - Anticipating fallen trees, the Central Jakarta Parks and Urban Forests Sub-Department has cut down 59 trees during January - September 2021.

The felling of 59 trees in Central Jakarta was carried out based on records of a number of reports of fallen trees.

"Reports of fallen trees and splinters from January to the second week of September have 111 cases in Central Jakarta. The details are 59 splintered trees and 52 fallen trees," said Head of City Parks and Forests Sub-dept. Mila Ananda when contacted by VOI, Wednesday, September 15.

To anticipate the occurrence of fallen trees happening again, his party tries to prevent it by pruning trees during January to September.

"In total, there have been 2,358 trees that have been trimmed, with details of 724 trees being lightly pruned, 1,228 trees being pruned moderately, 347 trees being heavily pruned and 59 trees being cut down," he said.