Karlsruhe is fighting invasive gods: city falls thousands of trees!
Karlsruhe is fighting invasive gods: city falls thousands of trees!
The city of Karlsruhe has started combating the
In order to prevent further distribution and introduction of seeds into the protected area, the city has decided to gradually fend female god trees this winter season. This measure first focuses on the northwest city, where the spatially massive stocks are recognizable. In addition, there is an immediate need for action for citizens in adjacent districts: god trees that grow in gardens should be removed as soon as possible to prevent greater growth. It is recommended to remove the trees and root because the god tree reacts to a pruning with numerous new exposes, Aldus ka-news.de.
European classification as an invasive type
The god tree was also placed on the list of invasive species on the list of invasive species. This decision, which was published with the European Implementation Ordinance (EU) 2019/1262 on July 25, has the consequence that trading will be banned in the future. In a statement, the Federation of German Boarding Schools (BDB) expressed concerns about the economic consequences of this classification, which means immediate termination of trade with this kind and puts pressure on national and European authorities to develop corresponding compensation measures. Markus Guhl, Federal Managing Director of the BDB, pointed out that the species has received constant observation in Europe since its introduction in Europe in 1751, but still has demand. The fighting of the god tree is therefore not only an ecological, but also an economic challenge, such as Stadtundgruen.de
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Ort | Karlsruhe, Deutschland |
| Quellen | |