Kapfham loses 200-year-old lime tree: local council discusses drastic measures!

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Grafenau: Discussion in the local council about the removal of a sick, 200-year-old lime tree in Kapfham, which poses a danger.

Grafenau: Diskussion im Gemeinderat über den Abbau einer kranken, 200 Jahre alten Linde in Kapfham, die eine Gefahr darstellt.
Grafenau: Discussion in the local council about the removal of a sick, 200-year-old lime tree in Kapfham, which poses a danger.

Kapfham loses 200-year-old lime tree: local council discusses drastic measures!

In the community of Hohenau, more precisely in the town of Kapfham, a painful farewell to a symbolic tree is celebrated. The 200-year-old lime tree, which stands proudly next to federal highway 533, has to be felled due to its poor health. The tree poses a potential danger to residents and traffic, which sparked a lively discussion in the local council. However, the decision to fell it was necessary to minimize the safety risk. Loud pnp.de The linden tree suffers from a disease that has significantly reduced its lifespan.

The winter linden tree, a tree found in many German forests, is known for its robustness. Loud lwf.bayern.de It is one of the few deciduous tree species that can thrive successfully in grassy areas. This tree species is not only resistant to pests such as mice, but also excels at cleaning branches, making it a popular choice for secondary stock in forestry operations.

The potential of the winter linden tree

The winter linden tree has considerable growth potential in mixed stands with oak trees. On good sites they can reach heights and diameters comparable to oak trees. Even with a tight seal, annual ring widths of up to one centimeter can often be observed. These properties make the winter linden tree particularly interesting in forestry. The slow expansion of branch scars quickly leads to the tree becoming more stable and adaptable to different environments.

In view of the current situation surrounding the old lime tree in Kapfham, the challenge of preserving traditional tree species in managed forestry becomes clear. While the local environment says goodbye to this centuries-old tree, the importance of the small-leaved lime tree as a robust and adaptable tree species remains. The community may therefore also focus on planting new winter lime trees in order to preserve some of the old trees and maintain the natural beauty of the region.