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In the last few days, 27 large trees have been uprooted in Colombo owing to a number of reasons such as tree root decay, life expectancy, parasitism and increased weight caused by moss on trunks, a study has revealed.
The study was conducted by the Environmental Unit of the Presidential Secretariat recently, to identify the causes of trees falling in Colombo, especially during the rainy season, the President's Media Division said.
The study was conducted in areas such as Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Gregory's Road and Thunmulla where falling trees are quite common.
The programme was launched after the appointment of SSP Roshan Rajapaksa as the Director of Special Assignments and Environment at the Presidential Secretariat, the PMD said.
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens Deputy Director Dr. Achala Attanayake, Officer in Charge of Parks Sunil Gamage, Assistant Officer in Charge of Colombo Parks Pasan Tharindu Wickramasinghe and Urban Beautification Deputy Director Tharanga Muniweera participated in the study survey.
They were assisted by the officials of the Special Assignments and Environmental Unit at the Presidential Secretariat.
The PMD said further action is being taken to protect the trees and to ensure the safety of the public and property in the process.
Trees and branches that fell at the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo were also removed safely in parallel with the study. (Lahiru Pothmulla)
Prof. Neil Walagedara Saturday, 03 October 2020 07:01 AM
Uprooting the jungles and falling 27 big trees in Colombo? Something fishy about?
Samson Saturday, 03 October 2020 07:50 AM
Not only in Colombo, other cities also have trees that are too old and week. Local councils should inspect these and take necessary action to eliminate those trees that have had their life.
Sanngaralingham Saturday, 03 October 2020 09:07 AM
The loss of the trees is very very sad.city must keep an eye on trees to prevent diseases etc. The lost trees mut be replaced sooner the better as mature tree keep the city cool grater absorber of pollutant including large amount of CO2
FF Saturday, 03 October 2020 09:22 AM
IF PSD WAS INVOLVED, THEN THE DECISION IS A FOREGONE CONCLUSION
Tax Payer Saturday, 03 October 2020 09:43 AM
A major issue is that these trees never get any attention until they topple over due to high winds or weak roots. Branches (key to weight distribution) are seldom pruned and keep on growing until the tree become top heavy. Like with everything else, proper management is key to conserving large trees in the urban environment.
Ramesh Kanth Saturday, 03 October 2020 07:58 PM
Trees getting uprooted, river banks are eroding by sand thieves. All these are known to the authorities. But no one will take any action because of the reprisals.
Odin Sunday, 04 October 2020 07:18 AM
How much is the timber worth?
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