Rescue for the old ginkgo: worries about Schleusingen's natural monument!

Rescue for the old ginkgo: worries about Schleusingen's natural monument!

In the picturesque Johannispark in Schleusingen, a ginkgo tree has been enthroned for at least 150 years, which has grown dear to the residents: inside. However, the construction work on the adjacent new building of the workers' welfare Alten-, Youth and Social Welfare (AWO-AJS) throw a shadow on the time-honored plant. As Insuedthueringen Attention is drawn to the tree and there are justified concerns that he could not withstand the work.

The Ginkgo Biloba, a real "living fossil", originally comes from China and is known for being over 1000 years old. This tree species, which is the oldest still living species, found its way to Europe as early as the 18th century. In Germany there are several among the oldest ginkgos, with which it is probably the oldest in Rödelheim, planted around 1750. At the age of 150, the ginkgo in the Johannispark is not the oldest, but for the citizens: Inside Schleusingen it is a valuable part of their history.

preservation of the tree in focus

With the upcoming construction work, the mayor of Schleusingen is now in focus, which is actively committed to preserving the Ginkgo. According to Insuedthueringen already taken measures to protect the tree during the construction phase. In conversations with the residents: inside and experts, solutions are still being sought to preserve the Ginkgo and at the same time drive the construction work forward. "There is something," one could say, because many are striking for the tree, which is not only a pretty decorative piece, but also has great emotional importance for the community.

This Ginkgo Baum-Art started its trip to Europe over 290 million years ago and is known for its robustness. The oldest ginkgos in China are said to be up to 4500 years old, which makes it clear how special this tree species is. The distribution area of the gorse powers has reached all over the past few centuries; Ginkgos can now be found in numerous parks and gardens as green giants.

preserve a piece of history

The discussion about the Ginkgo tree in Schleusingen is not just a local concern. In view of the history of this tree species and its cultural importance, an example is shown here how communities take care of the legacy of their surroundings. Whether as an ornamental tree or as part of the historical landscape, the ginkgo is very important in Germany and beyond. For the residents: In the inside in Schleusingen it is to be hoped that this Ginkgo tree will be in the Johannispark for many years and can preserve their memories for future generations.