PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cut-down trees pose safety risks and die faster
They are a familiar sight on many streets, in urban green spaces, and even in private gardens: trees whose crowns have been radically pruned. Only the main branches have escaped the chainsaw. From these, dense tufts of thin shoots grow in the following years. What at first glance appears to be a pragmatic solution to restrict height growth and improve traffic safety is, from a tree biology perspective… Read more »
