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400 new trees for Hanover and Hildesheim: Nature back on the streets!
In December 2025, 400 trees will be replanted in Hildesheim and Hanover to replace old trees and increase traffic safety.
400 new trees for Hanover and Hildesheim: Nature back on the streets!
In the period from December 1st to 12th there will be a lot of planting in Lower Saxony! The Lower Saxony State Authority for Road Construction and Transport is picking up a shovel and planting 400 new trees on federal and state roads in the Hanover area and the Hildesheim district. This measure is more than just a small plant - it not only ensures traffic safety, but also contributes to the ecological balance in the region.
Why all this? Old stands that have been affected by storms, pest infestations or cold weather must be replaced. Julia Fundheller, head of the Hanover division, emphasizes how important it is to preserve the trees and the traditional landscape. New trees create habitat for animals and plants and are essential for the entire ecosystem, as WWF emphasizes. This means that not only is a gap being filled, but an important ecological contribution is being made.
Which trees will be planted?
Above all, species that tolerate drought and cutting are planted, such as Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'. Good to know: such robust tree species are not only beautiful to look at, but are also ideally suited to defy the challenges of climate change, and this is also proven in places that have been struggling with deforestation for years, as Forest Friends describes.
Traffic restrictions? Yes, but only slightly! During the planting campaign there will only be partial road closures so that road users will not be affected too much.
Investment in the future
With a cost of around 470,000 euros, it is a truly worthwhile investment. In addition to the immediate improvement in traffic safety and the visual beautification of the landscape, we all benefit from this in the long term. The new trees will help regulate the climate and sequester CO2, which is needed more than ever.
Native trees not only promote biodiversity, but also create a self-sustaining habitat that supports local wildlife. As the WWF puts it, the requirements for healthy forests are simple: less eucalyptus and acacia, but more native plants that save water and protect the soil.
Given the global challenges posed by climate change and increasing deforestation, this planting campaign is a sign of hope and commitment to a greener, more livable future.