What is the estimated percentage of root rot and cavity decay in the fallen tree?

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The fallen Angsana tree exhibited an estimated 30 per cent root rot and 40 per cent cavity decay in its base trunk.

The collapse of a 90-year-old Angsana tree along Jalan Macalister was attributed to a combination of significant root rot and cavity decay. Specifically, the tree suffered from an estimated 30 per cent root rot. Furthermore, cavity decay was found to constitute approximately 40 per cent of its base trunk.
Extent of Root Rot

The Angsana tree, identified as Pterocarpus indicus, had a substantial portion of its root system affected by rot. This condition is estimated to have impacted about 30 per cent of the tree's roots, compromising its structural integrity from below ground.
Cavity Decay in the Trunk Base

Compounding the root issues, the base of the tree's trunk was found to have significant decay within cavities. This decay accounted for an estimated 40 per cent of the trunk's base, further weakening the tree's overall stability and its ability to withstand external forces. These findings were reported by MBPP Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran.

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