Between falling trees and dangerous roads: A data-driven look at public safety ― Richard Chow

MAY 16 ― The recent death of a person struck by a falling tree has sparked outrage, but Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur's response by planning mass tree-chopping deserves a critical look. While safety is paramount, resorting to tree removal signals a sort of performative knee-jerk alarmism rather than a well-considered strategy based on data.

Go to the social media pages of the Malaysian Institute of Road Safery Research and take a look at the road accident and death rate daily. Essentially, getting hit by a car is far more likely to result in death or injury than encountering a falling tree. Yes, there's no doubt that we need a better approach to taking care of our urban trees. Investing in proper tree maintenance by professional aborists ― pruning and controlled removal of dead branches ― can significantly reduce the risk of falling debris. Citizens can also be educated on recognising signs of a troubled tree.

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