The representative continued by saying that trees culled would not spoil the overall aesthetic beauty of the historical park. He added that tree surgeons would cut long branches and prune trees where there was no imminent risk of the tree being blown over by strong winds.
Apsara operates its own forest supervisory group which has the responsibility of deciding which trees are dangerous and which need cutting back. Angkor Wat is on land with no protective hills near the town of Siem Reap.
Monsoon storms often bring driving rain and gale-force winds. The season generally runs between late May and the end of September. During this time, Angkor invariably loses a few of its older, larger shade trees.
Angkor Archaeological Park is home to hundreds of temples. Many of these are more than 1,000 years old and include highlights like Bayon and Angkor Wat. Siem Reap is 300kms from Phnom Penh and a hassle-free journey when you select 12GO ASIA as your ticketing agent.
Management body to cut down tall trees at Angkor temple complex
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The management authority in charge of Cambodia’s Angkor temple complex says it plans to cut down lofty trees before the annual monsoon season arrives. An Apsara Authority spokesperson said only really high trees which posed a danger to tourists would be felled.