Positive road tree balance for Hamburg: Eimsbüttel remains behind

Positive road tree balance for Hamburg: Eimsbüttel remains behind

The city of Hamburg has made massive efforts in recent years to increase the number of street trees. However, precise attention to the different districts shows that not all districts benefit from this positive trend. Eimsbüttel faces a special challenge that is both ecologically and socially important.

The plant deficit in Eimsbüttel

In the Eimsbüttel district, an alarming plant deficit was found last year. Of the 118 felled street trees, only 44 could be planted. These figures, which result from a statement by the Eimsbüttel district, raise questions about the sustainability of urban development. A minus of 74 trees shows the urgency to take measures to reforest.

City-wide success

In contrast, Hamburg may refer to a positive record of 342 newly planted street trees in 2023. The Hamburg authority for the environment, energy, climate and agriculture (Bukea) reports on 2,154 new plantings compared to 1,812 felling, which has been the first plus since 2011. However, this development in Eimsbüttel could soon no longer act more than consolation plasters if the local number of trees continues to decrease.

Measured measures for 2024

The authority has announced that the plantings planned for 2023 in Eimsbüttel will be postponed to spring 2024. According to Bukea, the reasons for the deficit are primarily personnel and organizational bottlenecks. It remains to be seen whether the planned trees will actually be planted accordingly, since the district office has not yet been able to provide any specific information. This could be a way to improve the situation next year, provided the resources are provided.

Ecological importance and social impact

trees play a crucial role for the urban ecosystem. They not only contribute to air purification, but also promote the well -being of the citizens. The lack of these green oases has an impact on the microclimate and can significantly impair the quality of life in a district. If it is not controlled soon, Eimsbüttel could increasingly be perceived as an unattractive place to live.

Self-responsibility of the residents

In addition, citizens are asked to actively get involved in planting new trees. Some initiatives have already started to motivate residents to participate in reforestation projects. This could contribute to strengthening the sense of community and at the same time restore the green infrastructure in Eimsbüttel.

Overall, the current situation in Eimsbüttel is not only an ecological problem, but also a social challenge. The path to make the city green requires an interaction between the administration and the population in order to get closer to a sustainable future.

- Nag