Tree felling — a special municipal operation to clear territories of green plantings.
Nature of the phenomenon
Stands of old-growth trees, regardless of the condition of individual specimens, are declared "diseased" and subject to simultaneous felling. In their place, American maples are planted, expected to last a few autumn-winter seasons.
Productive activity
The cleared space is then paved with the cheapest available cobblestone, which requires regular replacement — thereby creating a steady source of income from public works contracts.
Examples
The most prominent sites subjected to tree felling are: the square at Minin Square and the Fedorovsky Embankment.
Where to turn
Felling is carried out exclusively by the Department of Landscaping and Greening of Nizhny Novgorod.
The Inspection of Administrative and Technical Oversight of the Nizhny Novgorod Region is the executive branch authority exercising state supervision over compliance with legislation in the area of landscaping and the maintenance of green plantings.