Baum rescuers in action: How experts preserve the Viennese city green
Baum rescuers in action: How experts preserve the Viennese city green
In the early morning silence of a company garage in Vienna-Meidling, the day for the Treebee team begins. Iring Süss-Leopold, the managing director, sets the tone. It is Monday, 6:15 a.m. , and after a short breakfast the deployment meeting is carried out for tree care. A storm has caused considerable damage in the past few weeks: an almost 90 -year -old Robinie has been uprooted and is now threatening to fully fall over. This is not only a challenge for the tree experts, but also represents a danger to the surrounding residential area.
The tree has already hit parts of the house wall, and the teams of operations quickly make their way to the construction site. While the tree specialists arrive at the location, the construction site is immediately cordoned off to ensure security for passers -by and residents. The interlocutor is the homeowner with whom the last details about the procedure are discussed.
preparation for the use
To process the tree safely, special supports are required that ensure its stability. "This is important so that we can work without risks and the tree does not drop further during our work," explains the team leader. While the team is preparing the equipment, the tree climbers enjoy the luck that the weather conditions are optimal - there is no wind.
The rope climbing technology used by the tree climbers allows them to move safely and precisely through the tree crown, which minimizes the security risks. In contrast to ordinary methods such as ladders or lifting cars, you also have to communicate constantly. This interaction requires careful planning and precise execution. Each handle is coordinated to work efficiently and safely.
The extensive work that takes several hours is no longer just a simple tree cut. The next day the entire tree has been removed and the courtyard of the building can be used again. Süss-Leopold points out that regular care and inventories are important to identify damage at an early stage. "We can only avoid consequential damage through regular tree control," he explains. The tree was heavily overgrown by efeu , which contributed to its difficult condition.
The Treebee team sets itself the goal of maintaining the trees instead of falling. "Every tree contributes to climate protection. Our attitude is that we want to enable the trees as long as possible," says Süss-Leopold. This philosophy makes you keep security and preservation in a balance. All the more with old trees that are not only more beautiful to look at, but also fulfill ecologically important functions.
The challenges in tree care
The profession of tree climber is as physically exhausting as it is intellectually demanding. The training as an European TreeWorker takes at least two years and combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. "It is necessary that you are not only familiar with the trees, but also have excellent physical fitness," says a team member. "We climb around the trees all day and have to adapt constantly."
Another point that is important for the tree experts are the differences between needle and deciduous trees . Poices usually have a central trunk and evenly arranged branches, while deciduous trees are more complex in their structure and lose their leaves in winter. The correct care and times for circumcisions depend heavily on the individual properties of the trees.
climate change has profound effects on the vitality of many trees. Changes such as dying branches or rotting roots can lead to the endangerment of security, which often requires quick action. In urban areas such as Vienna, between 2,000 and 3,500 trees due to construction measures, illnesses or storm damage must be felled, whereby the felling is heavily regulated. Owners must provide evidence that the tree is healthy or secure or receive a permit for felling to ensure sustainable tree care. A replacement planting program is available in Vienna, which prescribes a 1: 1 substitute planting.
The Treebee team shows its great value on nature and takes vigilance in the care of trees, which not only shows the use for climate protection, but also reflects a holistic understanding of the urban ecosystem. Your daily work is more than just a calling; It is an obligation to preserve our forests and an honest concern for our planet.
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