Ludwigshafen plants 235 new trees: a green sign for the future!

Ludwigshafen plants 235 new trees: a green sign for the future!

In Ludwigshafen, a crucial sign of climate protection is set: 235 new street trees are planted! The city will bloom at various locations, especially in Friesenheim, Gartenstadt and Ruchheim. The first tree has already been planted in the Nietzschestrasse, in front of the Friesenheim Friesenpark, and this marks the start of an important project that not only serves to beautify the city, but also takes into account vital environmental aspects, such as reports.

trees as a climate partner

The new tree planting campaign is particularly important because many old trees had to be felled due to pest infestation, drought stress and other harmful influences. The environmental director Alexander Thewalt emphasizes that the focus is not only on the security of the citizens, but also the improvement of the urban climate. In order to meet the requirements of climate change, resistant tree species such as hop beeches and silver linden are chosen. These measures are part of the "municipal investment program climate protection and innovation" (KIPKI), through the Ludwigshafen receives around 7.5 million euros, of which 1.9 million euros flow into adaptation to the consequences of climate change, so SWR .

The plantings are to be accompanied by a commissioned garden and landscape construction company in the next three years to ensure that the new trees grow well. Ludwigshafen, which has suffered from hornbeam death in recent years, relies on a sustainable final solution to strengthen the city's green infrastructure and offer the residents a more pleasant and healthier urban climate.