Baku worker dismissed after rules breached while cutting tree

A new park is planned in Baku’s Nasimi district, on 28 May Street, in the area extending to The Ritz-Carlton Baku hotel. Preparatory work has begun on the project, which will cover about 10 hectares.

The Baku City Executive Authority provided the information to Operative Information Center-OMM”.

It said an initial inspection of the site identified trees in dangerous condition.

“These are mainly poplar trees planted widely in Baku in the 1980s. Their weak root systems increase the risk of toppling, posing potential hazards to the environment and people’s safety.

In view of the situation, preparatory work at the site includes removing hazardous trees. Plans also call for creating a park with extensive green space, building an underground car park and planting a large number of new trees.

It is regrettable that a breach of proper arboricultural procedures was identified when an employee of the Landscaping Department cut down a tree during the work.

Although the tree’s trunk was decayed internally, that did not remove the requirement to follow the relevant procedures when cutting it down. Even when a tree is in a dangerous condition or its trunk is rotten, its removal must comply with established arboricultural requirements.

Administrative disciplinary action was taken immediately over the violation. The Landscaping Department employee was also dismissed from the position for shortcomings in his work.

The department’s employees were also instructed again to inform nearby residents about the work being carried out, explain its purpose and provide details about the risks posed by hazardous trees, the statement said.”