NParks just putting up a show?

Broken and falling large branches, uprooted trees were the problems and not tree trunks snapping in the wind. Why is NParks doing this for? Anticipating tree trunks to snap?

Is this just putting on a meaningless show to show that they are doing something?

Increasingly show is more important than substance. Of course the authorities will tell you that both are important. You will know which is the greater priority from their actions of course. (photo: from ST online)