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Forest instead of space: Why a 40-year-old tree had to give way!
Fungal infestation forces the removal of a 40-year-old tree in the Schalker Markt gastro district despite planned redesign.
Forest instead of space: Why a 40-year-old tree had to give way!
In a shocking turn of events, residents at Schalker Markt had to cut down an ancient tree that was over 40 years old! The reason? A fungal attack killed the mighty tree. He was identified as a potential security threat in the popular dining and events district.
Inaccurate planning
Despite the planned redesign of the area between the Bürgerstuben, “Das Ehrlich” and the Schmeck-Werk, the plans have not yet even been sketched out, let alone approved or financed. And yet the measures were unavoidable. While the future of the marketplace is up in the air, there is no room for nostalgia when security is at stake.
The decision to fell it surprised many because the tree was part of the identity of the area and provided shade and atmosphere. But sometimes the tide must turn when the health of the community is at risk. The fall of the tree is another example of the challenges cities face when it comes to the maintenance and safety of urban green spaces.