Jakarta Steps Up Tree Pruning to Prevent Fallen-Tree Incidents

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has instructed the Jakarta City Parks and Forestry Agency to take immediate steps to prevent trees from falling as the rainy season approaches, often bringing strong winds.

Falling trees are one of the recurring problems Jakarta faces

Alongside efforts to improve rivers and drainage channels to prevent flooding, the Jakarta Provincial Government is also prioritizing tree maintenance and pruning to reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities from falling trees.

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"I have asked my team to prepare for fallen trees, alongside efforts to clear drainage channels and dredge rivers. Falling trees are one of the recurring problems Jakarta faces during heavy rain and strong winds," Pramono said at Jakarta City Hall on Thursday (11/12).

Pramono instructed his team to start inspecting and pruning tall trees and those with dense foliage along roads and other vulnerable areas this month to improve public safety.

"So, starting this month, I have asked for tall trees along roads and in other locations to be pruned," he noted.

The pruning initiative follows a fatal incident last year in Pondok Indah, where a falling tree claimed a life. Pramono said he hoped the measures would help minimize the risk of accidents caused by falling trees.

"For example, the incident in Pondok Indah, where a falling tree caused a fatality, was a valuable lesson for us. The incident in Ragunan at the time was another reminder," the governor said.