Slice of life

@Rags: Agreed. It can be unfair. Thanks, Rags.

@pLusOne: Thank you, P1. They just cut them because they think only a canopy of top branches looks better. The branches might be used to make a crude roof somewhere.

@Rhys: Agreed. Those barbs are sharp and hard. Thanks, Rhys.

@mosleh: Thank you.

@Wysterior: Many thanks for your comment, Wys.

@Margie: I agree. Those barbs do look dangerous. thank you, Margie.

@Observing: Thank you so much.

@dpm: I thought you would know. Thank you, dpm.

@isabel: Thank you, Isabel.

@Lorraine: Dpm from the Maldives says that they are cut simply to keep them looking a certain style and I think this is the case too. Thank you, Lorraine.

@Ina: Thank you, Ina. I appreciate that.

@Ron: Thank you, Ron. I appreciate that.

@António Pires: Great comment. thank you.

@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.

@Alun Lambert: Many thanks, Alun.

@Viewfinder: Perhaps that's the reason here then. Thank you, VF.

@Steven: Thank you, Steven. I appreciate your comment.

@givethemhell: Probably only to cover a hut. thank you, Eva.

@Tracey: Thanks so much, Tracey.

@MadScientist: Thanks, MS. It could be or perhaps just for show!

@Craig: Thank you, Craig.

@Betty: Thanks so much, Betty.

@MJ: many thanks, MJ.

@Marco: Thank you, Marco.

@Elisa: Just regular pruning. Thank you, Elisa.

@Steve: Thank you so much, Steve.

@MaryB: A pretty rugged character does the cutting. Thank you, Mary.

@Michael Rawluk: I agree. Thank you, Michael.

@amy: Many thanks, Amy.

@Ronnie 2¢: Amazing what he does. Thank you, Ronnie.

@Japanalia: You are right. Many thanks.