Protection of the old trees: Citizens' initiatives are demanding rethinking in the construction project
Protection of the old trees: Citizens' initiatives are demanding rethinking in the construction project
in Schwäbisch Gmünd mobilize conservationists and residents against a planned housing project that threatens the ecologically valuable slopes on the Schapplachhalde. The citizens' initiatives "Marita height" and "Stadtklima" carried out a detailed examination of the old trees there in cooperation with the NABU Schwäbisch Gmünd. The results were documented in a card to illustrate the importance of the natural area.
The ecological value of the over 60 identified trees, which have a stem diameter of at least 30 centimeters, is particularly emphasized. This includes domestic species such as the Salweide, whose leaves and nectar serve over 100 types of butterfly as a source of food, explains Walter Beck, a graduate biologist and board member of the NABU Schwäbisch Gmünd.The plan for the Schapplachhalde
The property on the Schapplachhalde belongs to the order of the Vincentians, who plans to build the "Marita height" residential project with 170 residential units, of which around 25 percent of which are said to be social housing. The municipal council has already made a decision to set up for the development plan. Critics, including the resident initiative, see the project as "a good project in the wrong place". They not only fear the destruction of the natural environment, but also warn of possible consequences for future construction projects on the green slopes of the city.
Appeal to the municipal council
The environmental activists argue that the Schapplachhalde and the nearby Klarenberg are essential for the city climate. They point out that the importance of these slopes for the fresh air supply of the city center has so far not been adequately examined. According to the initiatives, it is not yet too late to stop the project, since the statute decision is still pending in the municipal council. They appeal to the council members: "Take the chance and stop the destruction of Gmünd's Greens hanging." A deeper examination of these topics can also be found in a report at www.remszeitung.de .
The public discussion about the construction project and its effects on the environment remains tense, while the citizens' initiatives actively actively advocate the protection of natural resources. Your efforts could possibly play a decisive role in the further course of the project, while trying to sharpen the awareness of the ecological conditions on the Schapplachhalde.
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