Many of the cherry trees along the Meguro River in Tokyo, which is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, are over 60 years old and are aging. Policy.
There are about 2,200 Yoshino cherry trees in Meguro Ward, such as along the Meguro River, which is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokyo. is an issue.
In addition to aging, the branches and leaves are dense in places where they are planted in a small area, and there is a risk of falling trees and broken branches due to poor ventilation and lack of light. , It is said that one tree along the Meguro River fell from the root.
For this reason, Meguro Ward will take full-fledged measures in the new fiscal year, and plans to proceed with the planting of cherry trees and the replanting of cherry trees.
The ward has decided to budget more than 120 million yen for these projects in line with the budget proposal for the new fiscal year. I want to pass it on to future generations."