Bad Homburg's new climate tree: A green hope for the city!

Bad Homburg's new climate tree: A green hope for the city!

in Bad Homburg v. d. Something green happens! As part of the collaboration on the "Stadtgrün" online tool, the city of Hesse was donated to a climate silver tree. This tree donation, which took place in November 2022, has now been planted on Fried-Lübbecke-Platz. The choice fell on a "southern Zürgelbaum", which is known for its robustness and adaptability in extreme conditions.

Mayor Dr. Oliver Jedynak expressed his thanks to the Hessian State Office for Nature Conservation, Environment and Geology (HLNUG) for this generous donation. The tree is not only a gift, but also a visible sign of inter -municipal networking in the area of climate adaptation and city greening. The depot in Dorotheenstrasse has undertaken to continue to take care of the well -being of the tree and to water it regularly.

The importance of city trees

But why is the new Zürgelbaum so important for the city? City and street trees are not just a feast for the eyes. They contribute significantly to improve the microclimate, donate shadows, filter emissions and offer numerous animals a habitat. Unfortunately, many city trees are exposed to extreme conditions, such as soil compression, air and soil pollutants or even road salt, which are often used in winter. These adverse circumstances mean that many city trees often only reach half of their potential age.

climate change additionally tightens the situation because it increasingly deteriorates the location conditions for the city green. Last but not least, an increase in new shame organisms that threaten the vitality of the trees is also expected. It is therefore crucial to adapt the choice of species and location to the changed climatic conditions in order to secure the lifespan and the functions of these valuable plants. The Federal Environment Agency emphasizes that a qualified location analysis and the targeted selection of suitable tree species can significantly increase the lifespan.

regional exchange and practical approaches

The surrounding area around the Zürgelbaum is representative of a future -oriented tree culture in the region. The selected urban climate trees are characterized by a high growth rate and a longer lifespan. The exchange between municipalities such as Bad Homburg, Dietzenbach, Dreieich and others, as part of the “Stadtgrün” project, shows that you can achieve more with shared forces to make the urban rooms more climate -friendly.

For future planning, the consideration of climatic changes and the adaptation of the city green strategies is essential. This is the only way to keep Bad Homburg step with the challenges of time and continue to bloom as a green oasis. Interested parties can find more information about the initiatives and projects on the website of the HLNUG.