Knowledge in Tree Pruning for Sustainable Practices in Urban Setting: Improving our quality of life

Pruning is one of the most important tree maintenance activities which gives a big impact on tree's health and structure. A well-pruned trees are not only able to maintain tree health, but also will provide a safe environment and enhance the aesthetic value. On the other hand, improper pruning...

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Main Authors: Badrulhisham, N (Author), Othman, N (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2016
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520 3 |a Pruning is one of the most important tree maintenance activities which gives a big impact on tree's health and structure. A well-pruned trees are not only able to maintain tree health, but also will provide a safe environment and enhance the aesthetic value. On the other hand, improper pruning will danger the public. The aim of this study is to assess pruning knowledge among Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) tree maintenance workers. Findings from this study will contribute to recommendations for changing knowledge for proper tree pruning which helps to raise the quality of tree management practices. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. 
650 0 4 |a ATTITUDES 
650 0 4 |a Knowledge 
650 0 4 |a OCCLUSION 
650 0 4 |a pruning 
650 0 4 |a sustainable practices 
650 0 4 |a urban trees 
700 1 0 |a Badrulhisham, N  |e author 
700 1 0 |a Othman, N  |e author