Hood care in the district of Karlsruhe: Security and nature in focus

Hood care in the district of Karlsruhe: Security and nature in focus

in the district of Karlsruhe started again in October with the care of the trees on the federal, state and district roads. This work includes cutting back and "put on the stick" of the trees and shrubs. This campaign is coordinated by the Karlsruhe district office and is an important measure to increase traffic safety.

The district office is responsible for the maintenance of around 800 kilometers of roads in the district. In order to improve safety in road traffic and ecological balance, numerous measures are planned in this area. The care is expected to take action by the end of February 2025, with the responsible bases in Bruchsal, Bretten and Ettlingen actively.

function and objective of wood care

The trees along the streets offer several advantages: they protect against glare, wind and secure the embankment of the streets. In addition, there is their aesthetic function in the landscape. However, in order to reconcile the requirements of wood care with the requirements of nature conservation, there is close cooperation with the environmental office. Before the start of each season, the important points for care are coordinated to ensure a harmonious coexistence of environmental protection and traffic safety.

A central part of the nursing action is the regular “purification” of the trees. In narrow green strips, individual plants are removed to enable the remaining trees to develop new shoots. This is particularly important to promote the vitality of the inventory. Both young and older inventory is taken into account; While younger plants are designed in a targeted manner, older trees take a pruning measure, which attributes it to a height of 10 to 20 centimeters. A new section is tackled in every care year. However, ecologically valuable trees that do not pose any danger remain untouched and are spared.

This care of the trees is not only important for road traffic, but also for the preservation of the flora in the area. These measures promote healthy Vegetation, which also contributes to biodiversity. Citizens can rely on their roads to be cared for more and at the same time.

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