Tens Trees on Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu Pruned
Reported by Wuri Setyaningsih | Translated by Maria Inggita
It is also done to anticipate trees from falling ahead of rainy season
South Jakarta Forestry Sub-dept. personnel prune tens shady threes on Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu, Duren Tiga Urban Village.
South Jakarta Forestry Sub-dept.'s Forestry Section Head, Bambang Muhirdan stated, pruning is done routinely to maintain trees so they are not shady and porous.
N. Jakarta, Tree Pruning Prioritized in Two Sub-districts"It is also done to anticipate trees from falling ahead of rainy season," he said, Sunday (9/30).
According to him, pruning is done on Saturday and Sunday because traffic volume is not as high as weekdays.
His side deploys eight personnel with operational vehicle and chainsaw. In this pruning, most pruned trees are angsana and mahogany trees.
"Pruned trees' leaves are collected and transported to Gang Manggis RTH for compost. While its branches will be used for other handicrafts," he added.
