Arbormaster Resources director Ridzuan Yahaya demonstrates a tree decay assessment to state exco Jason H’ng Mooi Lye , Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo , and MBPP Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran in George Town on May 22, 2023. — Picture by Opalyn MokGEORGE TOWN, May 22 — Authorities here have identified 131 large trees along several busy major roads on the island as at “high risk” of toppling, said state exco Jason H’ng Mooi Lye.
Each of the 131 trees will be individually assessed by the appointed contractor, who are professional arborists and will also suggest alternatives.Among the mitigation steps that could be taken include treating trees found to be unhealthy but can still be saved, pruning of the branches to reduce the load on the roots and trunks, and reducing the height of the trees.
So far, a total 561 out of the 1,195 trees along the five major roads have been assessed and assessments on the remaining trees will be completed by next month, he said.H’ng said that yesterday, the MBPP OSC approved the decision to remove about 30 trees in various locations on the island due to various reasons including public safety.
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