'Under attack' from fragrance, Hanoi prunes its famous blossoms
- On Friday, Hanoi authorities began pruning up to 1,000 milkwood trees along 13 streets to reduce their "overpowering" fragrance following widespread resident complaints about health impacts.
- City authorities stated on Thursday the smell "negatively impacts the health and daily lives of residents," citing complaints of headaches and breathing difficulties from those living near the trees.
- Hanoi resident Tran Trung Phong, 56, keeps his windows shut to avoid headaches, while Facebook user Thanh Luong described living near the trees as "It's torture."
- A VNExpress poll found 80 percent of respondents supported removing or relocating the trees, yet local resident Lan Huong argues the blossoms are "the signature for Hanoi."
- Authorities previously relocated around 100 trees in 2019, though a 2023 plan to shift 80 trees failed due to local objections, illustrating the challenge of balancing health with heritage.
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The white flowers of the hanoi trees, which have become one of the symbols of the Vietnamese capital, are in the sights of the authorities.
Hanoi ‘under attack’ -- from tree fragrance
The star-shaped white blossoms of Hanoi’s milkwood trees have inspired songwriters and lovers, but city authorities began cutting them back on Friday after an outcry from residents over their “overpowering” fragrance. The Vietnamese capital boasts more than 14,400 Alstonia scholaris, tall evergreens that shade the streets in summer and in autumn produce flowers that fill […]...Keep on reading: Hanoi ‘under attack’ -- from tree fragrance
'Under attack' from fragrance, Hanoi prunes its famous blossoms
The Vietnamese capital boasts more than 14,400 alstonia scholaris, tall evergreens that shade the streets in summer and in autumn produce flowers that fill the air with a heady scent. For many residents, it is too much. "The smell is so overpowering that it becomes unpleasant, especially when the weather is hot," Hanoi resident Tran Trung Phong told AFP. The 56-year-old said he keeps his doors and windows shut and suffers from headaches and brea…
The star-shaped white flowers of the famous “milkwood” trees of the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, have inspired songwriters and lovers, but city authorities began pruning them on Friday (16/10) after residents complained about their “overpowering” scent. The Vietnamese capital has more than 14,400 of the species…
The star-shaped white flowers of the famous “milkwood” trees of the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, have inspired songwriters and lovers, but city authorities began pruning them on Friday (16/10) after residents complained about their “overpowering” scent. The Vietnamese capital has more than 14,400 of the species ... More www.ertnews.gr
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