The focus: 60,000 signatures for the Sterkrad Forest!

The focus: 60,000 signatures for the Sterkrad Forest!

In Oberhausen there is an alarm mood among the conservationists! More than 60,000 people have signed a petition for the preservation of the Sterkrad Forest. As the Bündnis for the receipt of the Sterkrad Wald was reported. Signed on December 15, 2024 during a pre -Christmas event in Königshardt. The initiative goes back to a citizens' application, which was launched at Campact in February 2021 to put pressure on politics, especially with regard to the planned expansion of the Oberhausen motorway junction. The conservationists demand that these plans will be checked immediately to ensure air conditioning rights and to focus on public transport and sustainable mobility solutions.

Special attention is aimed at a meeting between the supporters of the forest and members of the young liberals and the FDP Oberhausen, which took place on April 29, 2022. During this forest inspection, the need for careful consideration of the expansion plans was underlined. Max Baum, chairman of the young liberals, made it clear: "In today's time of climate change, every tree that is unnecessary is one too much." The conversations were constructive, the participants agreed that a comprehensive review of the expansion plans and the consideration of variants are essential without large -scale clearing. This insight is crucial to protect the valuable forest areas and to do justice to the climate goals, such as the Local compass reported.

political demands and future steps

In order to support their concerns and discuss further measures, the members of the alliance plan, in January or February 2025, plan the signatures collected to the Minister of Transport Dr. To hand over Volker Wissing in Berlin. You expect a constructive discussion about further developments and planning in the area of ​​traffic routes. Especially before the upcoming federal elections in February 2025, the political attitude towards climate policy is put to the test. The initiative penetrates an adaptation of the Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan to set the course for a sustainable transport policy. It remains exciting how the events will develop in the coming months!