Bremen tackles: shrubs and hedges instead of due road trees!

Bremen tackles: shrubs and hedges instead of due road trees!

in Bremen is currently being discussed a lot when it comes to the compensatory planting of trees. With construction measures, it is mandatory to replace felled trees with new ones, but the space for large street trees is extremely limited in many districts, especially in the Vahr. Wesernetz is actively looking for locations for new green, since a district heating route is to be laid. However, this search leads to an exciting idea: conservationists recommend not only to set large trees, but also domestic shrubs and small trees in order to effectively tackle the consequences of climate change. [Weser Kurier reports that…] (https://www.weserkurier.de/bremen/stadtteil-hemelingen/bremen-wo-straucher-und-hecken-se--baeume-sein-koenne--koenne--koennen-koennen-koenne

Dorothee Meier from the Nature Conservation Association of Germany (NABU) illuminates the advantages of shrub -like trees, which can often also be small trees. Instead of just focusing on major problems, citizens in the environmental education center in Sebaldsbrück could learn more about domestic plants. Similar to hedges, shrubs can do a lot for the preservation of biodiversity, because they offer animals with retreat and protection.

The challenges of climate change

climate change brings with it a number of challenges. High temperatures and longer drought time are just two of the problems that we have been able to experience in recent years. Last year 60,000 people died tragically in Europe due to extreme heat, including about 8,000 in Germany alone. This shows how important public and green spaces are to combat these challenges.

The daily seal of about 52 hectares of soil in Germany ensures that the natural water balance is affected. Projects such as the Brauerviertel in Hemelingen could help seal areas and thus contribute to improving the climate. Ralf Möller, the local office manager in the Vahr, is committed to ensuring that more smaller trees and natural plantings are used to protect the traffic areas in the long term.

promotion of forestry

Beyond the borders of Bremen, forestry in Austria faces similar challenges. According to the KURIER, Production in 2024 could be increased, but the companies are fighting with falling wood prices and rising costs. The industry is faced with a variety of difficulties, including the EU's deforestation ordinance, which increases bureaucracy and puts it under pressure.

Forestryers strive for a forest conversion into species -rich mixed forests and appeal to the need to reduce older softwood stocks. However, the wood market could benefit from the new EU building emission guideline from 2030 because timber construction is funded. A positive economic growth in forestry is generally expected, which could also have effects in Bremen and the surrounding area.

The way to the future

In both cases, be it in Bremen or Austria, the trend shows that adaptation of vegetation to the changed climatic conditions is of central importance. Mixed forests, which are more resilient over pests and extreme weather conditions, are increasingly challenged. Not only does the right planting play an important role, but also long -term care. Shrubs that are cut regularly can easily get out and set a valuable habitat for various species, while traffic safety is guaranteed at the same time.

The NABU Bremen offers a course entitled "Fascination Wildbauer" to sensitize the population to the domestic flora and to promote active environmental protection. This could be the first step in raising awareness of the importance of nature and creating a livable environment for future generations.

summarized the discussion about trees and shrubs in Bremen as part of a larger climate protection plan. If the cities adapt and raise awareness of nature, we can successfully meet the challenges of climate change. Federal Environment Agency reports that.