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Lübeck: Felling chestnuts for a green future in the Hanseatic Quarter!
In the Hanseatic district of Lüneburg, damaged chestnuts are felled to make room for climate-resistant trees and to strengthen the green infrastructure.
Lübeck: Felling chestnuts for a green future in the Hanseatic Quarter!
A defining part of the Hanseatic Quarter in Lüneburg is facing change: nine lime trees and eleven chestnut trees on the east-west tangent of Wismarer Straße have to go. Loud State newspaper This results from a detailed inspection of the trees as part of the final road expansion by Sparkassen Hanse Immobilien GmbH and the Hanseatic city. Together with the Environmental Committee, BUND and NABU, an on-site visit took place this week to inspect the trees.
The lime trees could be preserved in the long term, but this requires extensive changes to sidewalks and parking spaces. The chestnuts, on the other hand, are no longer stable and the decision to fell them has already been made. Tree reports show that the vitality of chestnuts is severely limited and they suffer from severe damage.
Felling and replanting
The chestnut felling is expected to begin next week and be completed by the end of February. In their place, 25 to 30 new, climate-resilient trees will be planted, with the selection of locations and tree species taking into account the demands of climate change. The aim is to restore the historic avenue character of Wismarer Straße and to increase the diversity of tree species. This will not only promote reforestation, but also increase the ecological stability of the area and reduce the risk of failures caused by diseases and pests, such as State newspaper reported.
The agreement between the Hanseatic city, Sparkassen Hanse Immobilien GmbH and the environmental associations illustrates the importance of improving the green infrastructure in the district. This measure will also be continued next year as part of larger efforts to green the city in Lüneburg.
Trees in metropolises
A comparison shows how important the choice of tree species is for urban areas. Sustainability and adaptability are key to counteracting an urban climate crisis. The new planting in Lüneburg follows a similar principle, because the focus here is on the question of urban trees. The plantings here are also intended to defy the challenges of climate change.
It should be noted that investments in green infrastructure are not only important for the cityscape, but also make a significant contribution to the ecological health and quality of life of the residents. The prospect of future-oriented changes in Wismarer Straße gives hope for blooming avenues to return.