Minister: Tree checks done regularly


Sturdy support: A lychee tree atop Mount Rosie in the Novena area is propped up by a permanent galvanised steel structure built to withstand elements. — The Straits Times/ANN

THE National Parks Board (NParks) carries out rigorous tree inspections every six to 24 months, with trees that are close to areas with high pedestrian or traffic activity receiving more frequent checks.

The tree inspection regime follows the best management practices set by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Minister for National Development Desmond Lee told Parliament yesterday.

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