Schwetzingen under drought: Green demand tree sponsorships for citizens!

Schwetzingen under drought: Green demand tree sponsorships for citizens!

Schwetzingen is currently suffering from persistent drought, which is caused by high temperatures and water deficiency. The situation of the street trees is alarming: they already show signs of drying with light crowns and withered. The Greens' parliamentary group therefore started an initiative to enable voluntary tree sponsorships and asks the administration to pursue this idea. Group leader Susanne Hierschbiel emphasizes that this claim is not new and has been in the room for a long time. "We have to make sure that our trees do not suffer," said Hierschbiel.

In Schwetzingen, the need for committed citizens who are willing to take over tree sponsorships to help the street trees in this difficult time. In fact, many Schwetzinger has shown interest to actively get involved. The Greens councilor Kathrin Vobis-Mink has been pouring “her” street tree in the northern town for years. Many trees could be saved with low effort, such as pouring with eight to ten watering cans.

already successful role models

The example of other cities shows that tree sponsorships are a practical solution. Citizens' engagement is actively promoted in Celle to support thirsty street trees. Interested parties can report to the green operation by email, telephone or registration form. The city administration provides special water bags that delete the water to the tree and help to supply the trees with the necessary moisture even in hot periods. These water bags can be returned or kept after the season, a sensible measure that could also have an exemplary character in Schwetzingen.

The Greens in Schwetzingen agree that the commitment of the citizens is important not only for the trees, but also for the entire climate. "It is high time to act against the effects of climate change together," explains here. A relaxed shadow donor experience in which the temperature is lower under a large tree by 10 to 12 degrees Celsius than in the blazing sun could be the wages for the use of the tree sponsorships. After all, trees contribute significantly to air quality and pollutant filtering - a real profit for everyone.

Whether Schwetzingen follows the example of other cities, it remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Now is the right time to become active and do something for the future of our city. The Greens appeal to all citizens to become part of this important initiative and to contribute to the rescue of the trees. There is a chance to do something big with relatively simple means.

Further information on tree sponsorships and how to help can be found on the urban websites, where the contact details for green operation are also provided. Together we can create a greener and more pleasant environment for everyone!

If you would like to learn more about the situation in Schwetzingen and the demands of the Greens, read the article by Schwetzinger Zeitung . For further details on the tree sponsorship in Celle, an article is available on Celler Presse