Six new plum trees in Ehlingen: climate protection and enjoyment combined!

Six new plum trees in Ehlingen: climate protection and enjoyment combined!

Six new plum trees have recently enriched the Ehlingen district in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. The planting, which was carried out on the initiative of the GREEN city council group, took place under the direction of the municipal depot. Also present at the inspection of the new trees were members of the GREEN city council group and the state parliament member Dr. Lea Heidbreder on site to assess the progress of the campaign. This measure is considered part of the city's climate adaptation concept, whereby the trees will not only provide shade but also help cool the football field.

The plum trees, which are also called “Prumme” in the region, have a long tradition in Ehlingen. It is no coincidence that the Prummetaat Festival, created in the 1960s, has become an integral part of the events calendar. Organized by TTV Ehlingen, the festival revolves around the traditional plum cake and celebrates the local harvest. The new trees not only promote the diversity of nature, but also create the opportunity to harvest and process plums directly on site.

Trees as climate protectors

But what does planting these trees mean for the environment? According to stadtundgruen.de, trees are extremely important for the ecosystems in urban areas because they both protect the climate and create habitats for numerous organisms. The 2021 Biodiversity Index shows that suitable tree species play an important role in adapting to climate change. In Germany, various climate change-tolerant tree species were analyzed to determine their suitability for urban environments.

A key aspect of urban harvesting is the selection of appropriate and resilient tree species. The studies, like those carried out in other German cities, use sustainable methods to improve the resilience of city trees to dry summer periods. The Umweltbundesamt emphasizes that young trees in particular are dependent on the environment and therefore need to be well cared for and watered to avoid drought stress.

The importance of old trees

Another important point concerns the preservation of old trees, which, as true powerhouses with deeper sources of nutrients and water, play a key role in coping with climate change. A look at Hamburg shows that almost half of the street trees there are over 40 years old, which gives them better resistance to diseases and climatic challenges. These strategies are intended to support sustainable urban development that can deal well with the challenges of climate change.

The new plum trees in Ehlingen are not only a beautiful sight, but they also represent future-oriented urban development that focuses on promoting biodiversity and climate protection. It will be interesting to see how this initiative will develop over the years and how the people of Ehlinger can benefit from the new tree setting.