Trees being trimmed to reduce the likelihood of them becoming a danger to people and property.
WORK is currently being undertaken in Subang Jaya to evaluate and carry out maintenance on trees in the area.
Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) said this was to reduce incidents of trees toppling over or posing a danger to people and property.
“The unpredictable weather, which includes sudden downpours and thunderstorms, has resulted in a greater number of trees falling.
“This could damage buildings and personal property as well as pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians,” said a media statement by MBSJ’s Corporate and Strategic Management Department.
According to MBSJ, the city council addressed 788 complaints regarding trees between January and May this year.
Its Emergency Response Team squad received 68 calls to remove collapsed trees or fallen branches in the same period.
“Most involve trees that are quite mature. MBSJ is taking the initiative to minimise risks by inspecting old trees along Persiaran Tujuan in Subang Jaya too,” the statement said.
The council addressed 788 complaints about trees between January and May.
“It includes visual monitoring and inspection of tree trunks and roots to identify the trees’ health and structural safety.
“Road shoulders and limited root space also cause some shady trees to become unstable and dangerous.
“As a result of the inspection at Persiaran Tujuan, nine trees of the Khaya senegalensis species were found to be unsafe and were identified to be cut down.
“The tree-felling work has been carried out by council-appointed contractors,” said MBSJ.
The city council assured that the felled trees would be replaced with other suitable species based on the site size.
There also exist challenges in urban areas, such as limited space, low-quality soil and existing structures, it added.
MBSJ said plans for the replanting of trees and shrubs on main roads, parks and public spaces in the city would take into account factors such as aesthetics, ease of maintenance and reduced impact on public infrastructure.
