Social Media User Slams Tree Pruning Along Andorra River
A resident questions authorities over heavy tree trimming near a football pitch in Andorra la Vella, amid tensions on urban greenery management.
Key Points
- User posted video of tree pruning by river near football pitch, asking 'Why prune all trees?'
- Complaint tags Andorran government and Andorra la Vella commune; no public response.
- Work's purpose unclear: possibly safety, winter prep, or riverbank management.
- Reflects resident concerns over urban tree removal vs. practical needs like flood prevention.
A social media user has criticised tree pruning work along a river in Andorra la Vella, questioning the decision to remove branches from all the trees in the area.
The complaint, shared online and tagging both the Andorran government and the Andorra la Vella commune, includes a video showing the ongoing operations near the local football pitch. In the footage, workers are actively trimming the trees, prompting the user's direct query: "Why are we pruning all the trees by the river?"
Neither the government nor the commune has yet responded publicly to the post. Local authorities have not clarified the purpose of the work, such as whether it relates to safety, maintenance ahead of winter, or riverbank management.
The criticism highlights ongoing tensions over urban greenery in the capital, where residents frequently voice concerns about tree removal or heavy pruning in public spaces. Similar complaints have surfaced in the past over balancing environmental preservation with practical needs like flood prevention along waterways.
Original Sources
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