Friday: FRI completes survey of tree condition in 35 sectors in UT

Chandigarh: Dehradun-based Forest Research Institute (FRI) has submitted an interim survey report on the number of trees and health status in areas under the jurisdiction of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. Completing the study of 35 sectors in the city, FRI presented the interim report on phase I and II of the industrial area, mentioning that a total of 1,891 trees have been included in the inventory of twin industrial areas. A total of 35 trees were examined for trunk voids at various locations in industrial areas. Based on the ultrasonic scanning protocol and their current condition, it was found that 15 trees were not decomposed. It was found that six trees were not hollow, but the branches were bent. Five trees were found to have slight rot in patches, but this did not pose a threat. Nine trees were found to have hollow/severely decayed trunks and were unsafe. “Regarding the tree trunk, which has no cavities but the branches are leaning, pruning has been done,” sources said.

We have also recently published the following articles

CESC officials are asking foresters to help them trim the branches

Monsoon rainfall in Kodagu affects power supply, CESC is taking preventive measures to maintain power. Anitha Bai, Executive Engineer, CESC, highlights the challenges faced and steps taken to ensure uninterrupted power supply to consumers.

Extreme heat: monkeys fall dead from trees

According to ABC, extreme heat in southern Mexico is causing howler monkeys to drop dead from trees in the relentless heat wave, leading to a significant number of deaths.

It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from trees

The howler monkey crisis in Tabasco caused by a severe heatwave highlights the urgent need for climate action and wildlife protection. Declining populations of these indicator species serve as a warning sign of environmental challenges, highlighting the interconnectedness of human and wildlife well-being.