Letter - Tree Cutting

Dear Editor,

I woke up with a great shock at the sound of a chainsaw on a quiet Saturday morning (15 July 2006) and was more shocked when I found out that a row of mature trees were facing their death row. I found out that these trees were supposed to be cut down at the excuse that they are being attacked by termites.

Upon the felling of the first tree, I went to inspect the condition of the tree. I was disappointed to see that not a single termite was found and that the tree was in perfect condition. It was fortunate that another resident managed to stop the “genocide” of the rest of the innocent trees.

The trees took numerous years to grow and provide shade needed for the residents. It is sad to see that these trees are being cut down without proper examination. In fact, the termite problem should be treated using the underground extermination system. By cutting the trees, we leave the root to rot, which in the end would result in more termite attacks!

Shouldn’t it be better to spend on termination of termites using the current modern technology, instead of finding a quick-fix solution by cutting down a perfectly healthy tree?

Perhaps, if I may suggest, Management should consult a proper tree expert (arborist), before making the unjustifiable decision to cut the trees.

Please show greater respect towards the trees, which are LIFE in itself. It will take another decade to grow the trees like those we have at Tiara Damansara.

Julien Repellin