Crisis in the city forest: Wittstock's new tree keeper warns of tree death!

Crisis in the city forest: Wittstock's new tree keeper warns of tree death!

in Wittstock there has been a new voice since December 1, 2024 when it comes to maintaining and maintaining urban trees: Oliver Lange is active as a tree keeper and assumes the challenge of offering the city's numerous trees an optimal habitat. This new position was launched to better manage around 30,000 trees of the city and to ensure public security. Previously, the management of the trees was the responsibility of the building yard. For a long time, both his training as an ornamental plant gardener and his experience from the 2019 State Garden Show in Wittstock.

To document the city structure of the city, a tree cadastre is now being created. This is intended to bundle essential information about the species, age, location and the condition of the trees. Oliver Lange and his team will not only check the leafy, but also the unpleasant trees, twice a year. Unfortunately, the condition of many copies, especially the ash and robinia, is worrying and has deteriorated due to the continuing drought. It is important to remove dead trees or dead wood professionally, especially in safety -relevant areas.

public security in focus

Walkers in Wittstock should have a vigilant eye on falling branches, because the owner of the tree is liable in the event of an injury. Oliver Lange encourages citizens to actively pay attention to it, even if no insured event has so far been recorded in this regard. So that the care of the trees can be designed efficiently, the citizens have long been available for questions and concerns.

But what exactly does a tree keeper do? According to the Wikipedia side, tree -keepers are specialists for care, preservation, cut and finishing of fruit trees and other trees. With roots that go back to the 19th century, the training and the activities of treekeepers are still as relevant today as it was then. In addition to pure care, tree cups also work in the planning and development of orchards in order to promote the variety of positive aspects that bring about fruit trees. They donate shadows, improve air quality and are habitat for many animals.

the training: a way to the tree world

The training as a tree keeper usually lasts at least one year and includes theoretical and practical elements. Topics such as biology and structure of trees, cutting techniques, biology and important aspect of occupational safety are on the curriculum. The need for qualified treekeepers is growing because the awareness of the importance of trees in our environment is increasing steadily, as is recorded on the website of the Fruitwölz care association.

In neighboring cities, such as Kyritz, the control of the publicly accessible trees is already carried out digitally. This innovative approach could also be taken over in Wittstock in the near future in order to further increase efficiency and security in tree care. For the coming years, the expenditure for tree maintenance is not yet foreseeable under long management, but his expert approach gives hope for a positive development.

whether with a good hand for fruit growing or through qualified care and maintenance, the work of the treekeeper is crucial for the health of our trees and ultimately also for the quality of life of the people who live near them. Good business for nature and community!