Now this is a very serious matter. As I motorcycled to office today morning, my eyes met with chopped off tree branches and even some young trees cut right down the middle inside our univ campus. This is not the 1st time I am seeing this, nor is this going to be the last time.
By the very nature of the axing, I could make out the "butcher of trees". The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) fellas, to me, are the most heartless enemies of urban trees. In the name of providing un-interrupted power supply they mercilessly chop off the terminal and lateral branches that sometimes try to "kiss" the overhead supply lines. And at times, their bill hooks dont hesitate to strike at the very middle of the tree trunk. To top it all, they leave all the felled foliage then and there itself.
Come one, power fellas, you are welcome to cut or chop.I know that you work very hard to provide us with un-interrupted power. Thanks for that. But when cutting or chopping trees branches, do it properly. When making a cut, dont cut to kill or destroy the tree for ever. Rather than throwing the bill hook around, remove only the trouble some branches keeping in mind the overall shape of the tree.
Yup, every tree has got a basic "design"-like our house or building. What happens if you remove one portion of your house. It can tumble down. Like wise a drastic alteration of the basic shape can eventually topple or destroy the tree as such.
In this era of climate change and all, KSEB should be aware of the importance of the "Green Umbrellas" especially in urban areas. It is high time the KSEB should also sensitize its staff on urban tree management. Anyway, please STOP this irresponsible chopping.
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