City allows trees to grow adjacent to a wall, emphasizing safety measures.

The city of [City Name] is currently undertaking extensive tree care works along the Greifswalder Mauerpromenade, with a focus on maintaining the health and safety of the approximately 700 trees in the area. These works, conducted by Forstbetrieb Heydenholz GmbH, aim to prevent uncontrolled branch breakage and keep the trees as healthy as possible.

The ongoing works primarily involve gentle pruning, crown maintenance, path clearance, dead wood removal, and sucker elimination. Around 20 old trees will have their cables or belts (so-called crown safety devices) renewed or adjusted to stabilize heavy or damaged branches.

These measures are being carried out in an environmentally friendly manner, taking into account occupied bird nests. The city is ensuring the safety of all pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists with these measures, and the Wall Promenade remains accessible throughout the works.

Regular inspections by the city's tree inspectors revealed that many trees are in urgent need of care, with some showing signs of damage such as fungal infection or decay. The need for removal of these trees is still being assessed by external experts.

It is the first time that all trees along the Greifswalder Wall Promenade are being cared for at once. The cost of these tree care works is approximately 140,000 euros. The city asks for understanding regarding the ongoing works and the minor restrictions they may cause.

Tree care works are being conducted as a 'moving worksite', resulting in minor restrictions. The city is ensuring that the works are carried out in a way that minimizes disruption to the public.

The city aims to retain as many trees as possible and no trees are being felled at this time. The tree care works in other areas of the city, including Cranzer Promenade and Goethegrund, are also being carried out with the same objectives.

The city encourages residents and visitors to continue using the Greifswalder Mauerpromenade and other affected areas, and to follow any signs or instructions provided by the city during the works. The city looks forward to a healthier and safer urban forest for all to enjoy.