Red oak scandal in Elmshorn: Unknown poisoned trees with glyphosate!

Red oak scandal in Elmshorn: Unknown poisoned trees with glyphosate!

In Elmshorn, a worrying incident causes excitement: two red oaks in the school places were apparently poisoned with glyphosate. This unpleasant message was officially confirmed today by the Bad Segeberg police department. Unknown perpetrators have caused considerable damage to the trees that already have disease signs. The city of Elmshorn then filed a criminal complaint at the beginning of July for an environmental impact, since this is a clear attack on nature.

As the police report, about 80-90% of the foliage and the young shoot tips of the trees show signs of cremation and stunning. A first commissioned report was now able to confirm the poisoning. It is believed that larger quantities of herbicides were brought into the ground at the beginning of 2025, which provides a further indication of the environmentally hazardous acts. The financial damage is estimated at around 20,000 euros, which is a significant burden for the city and the community economy.

Receive the trees recommended

The laboratory examinations carried out have now finally confirmed the suspicion of glyphosate. An appraiser recommends that the trees continue to be observed and preserved if possible, even if possible deadwood formation can be expected. The city of Elmshorn therefore sees the need to keep an eye on both the trees and the investigation.

The investigation is directed by the Elmshorn police, especially the motorway and district area. The responsible officials have already asked for information from the population. Anyone who has relevant information about the perpetrators or the incident can report on 04121-4092-0. Such environmental crimes must not remain unjustified, and the public is asked to participate in the Enlightenment.

It remains to be hoped that those responsible will be found for this environmental impact and that such questionable actions will be omitted in the future. In times of increasing environmental awareness, it is important that each individual stands for nature and is committed to such misdeeds.

Further information on this incident can be found on n-tv.de. The presseportal.de also reports in detail about the situation and the measures taken by the city and police.