Root of problem is urban tree management


Urban growth: Roots need space to anchor the trees and for the trees to get enough nutrients and water to survive. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Erratic weather events fuelled by climate change are making life even harder for trees, which are at risk of being uprooted during freak thunderstorms or felled by humans out of safety concerns.

However, experts said uprooted trees indicate a lack of focus on urban tree management.

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