DBKL monitors health of KL trees with sensors

Kuala Lumpur is set to enhance its urban greenery management by installing 200 sensors on trees across the city. This initiative, spearheaded by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), aims to provide real-time monitoring of tree health, allowing for immediate action if any tree is identified as posing a danger.

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For improvement, we will place at least 200 sensors on trees to monitor their health in real-time at our control center.

Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud, explained that the sensor installation is a crucial improvement following the mapping of 25,000 trees in Phase 1, funded by the Ministry of Digital. This mapping allowed DBKL to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy trees.

"For improvement, we will place at least 200 sensors on trees to monitor their health in real-time at our control center," Fadlun stated. "The control center will provide us with indicators so we can know whether a tree is in a dangerous or healthy condition. If it is dangerous, we will take appropriate action."

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The control center will provide us with indicators so we can know whether a tree is in a dangerous or healthy condition. If it is dangerous, we will take appropriate action.

The monitoring will also extend to mature trees, including those along Jalan Ampang. DBKL plans to support branches that show signs of potential falling, provided the tree itself is still in good condition, emphasizing a commitment to preserving trees rather than resorting to immediate felling. Phase 2 of the project will involve planting an additional 200 trees, with requests for funding to plant another 400 in urban areas planned for the next budget.

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We want to ensure that these trees continue to be preserved and not cut down just like that.