In order to protect the castle tower of Matsue Castle, which is a national treasure, from fires, etc., Matsue City decided to cut down trees around the castle tower, and a local briefing session was held for the media.
Matsue City plans to cut down some of the trees near the castle tower of Matsue Castle, which might cause fires to spread or may fall.
In response to this, a briefing session was held for the media at the site, and a city official said that the site was inaccessible to fire engines and far from fire hydrants, and that there were issues in terms of fire prevention. I was.
Furthermore, it is planned to cut down 49 trees on the east side of the castle tower during this fiscal year, as there is a risk that the roots of the trees will stretch and the stone walls will collapse, and that fallen trees may damage passersby.
In addition, following logging, the castle tower becomes easier to see, which means that a new sightseeing spot will be created.
The city plans to hold an information session for the general public on October 1. Yasuyuki Iizuka, head of the Matsue Castle Historical Research Division in Matsue City, said, “When the trees are cut down, the Matsue Castle that everyone has become familiar with. I think there are some people who are worried regarding what will happen to the landscape, so I would like to convey the dangerous current situation through the briefing session.”
