Tree felling in Bamberg: Safety at the playground has priority!

Tree felling in Bamberg: Safety at the playground has priority!

Today, October 29, 2025, a severely damaged poplar tree will be felled on Weegmannufer, not far from the popular playground at Marienbrücke. The decision to take this step was made due to serious safety concerns: the tree has significant damage that severely affects its stability and breakability. According to Wiesentbote, the bark of the poplar is heavily detached and it is affected with extensive areas of rot.

The cause of the damage is fungi, especially the dangerous honey fungus, which significantly reduces the tree's vitality. Because honey fungus is known as a cambium killer, its effects can be devastating: it kills the cambium, the tissue between the bark and wood, and often leaves behind a bright mycelium that glows faintly in the dark. These fungi typically penetrate trees through wounds or rhizomorphs and can spread to other trees via root adhesions, which further increases the danger. As the tree care portal explains, weakened trees that suffer from drought stress are often particularly susceptible to such an infestation.

Why felling is necessary

Severe crown pruning, usually used to improve tree safety, cannot solve the problems in this case. Because the tree is located in close proximity to a busy playground and a busy street, the city has no choice but to cut it down to avoid potential risks to the public. The official announcement from Wiesentbote describes that road traffic will not be affected during the felling work; However, pedestrians on Heinrichsdamm must expect a detour.

The footpath and cycle path on Weegmannufer remains usable, but users are advised to exercise increased caution to avoid accidents.

Sustainability in the foreground

A bright spot in the midst of the felling campaign is the planned replanting of the felled poplar next spring. This measure shows the city's commitment to sustainable urban design and the maintenance of urban green spaces, despite necessary felling. Experts emphasize that felling trees in urban areas is often essential when road safety is at risk. In such cases, the AG Experts recommends specific measures to ensure safety.

The decision to make the decision is considered necessary by experts, while appropriate measures must also be taken to ensure road safety. After a thorough investigation, the need for felling and the choice of measures will be assessed by experts.

Overall, it shows that the safety of Bamberg's citizens is a top priority, while at the same time the long-term preservation of urban greenery remains in view.