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Vandalism on Kappelberg: 1,000 euro reward for information!
Unknown people cut down trees on Kappelberg in Fellbach. The city is offering a 1,000 euro reward for information about the perpetrators.
Vandalism on Kappelberg: 1,000 euro reward for information!
Last weekend, unprecedented vandalism was once again perpetrated on Kappelberg in Fellbach in the Rems-Murr district. Unknown perpetrators felled and damaged several trees, including almond trees, birches and other trees. The city administration expects total damage to amount to several thousand euros, while the ecological consequences could be felt over the next five to ten years. These acts are a worrying continuation of similar incidents that have occurred in the city and at schools in the past.
“The destructiveness is shocking and incomprehensible,” said Fellbach's building mayor Beatrice Soltys, concerned about the events. The destruction not only affects private properties, but also public areas, which leads to considerable frustration among winegrowers who are committed to biodiversity on the Kappelberg. Soltys also warned that damaged trees could potentially die in the medium term if they were not completely destroyed.
The search for the perpetrators
The city of Fellbach has already taken measures to hold the perpetrators accountable. A reward of 1,000 euros has been offered for information about those responsible. The police, who suspect that a battery-operated foxtail was used in the crimes, are asking citizens to report any observations directly. Mayor Gabriele Zull was stunned by the incidents and emphasized the need to stop such attacks on nature.
In addition to the immediate damage, experts fear that the destruction to the trees could have long-term negative effects on the entire surrounding area. The vandalism is therefore becoming a serious threat to the local biodiversity and ecosystem of the region.
The level of destruction remains alarming and the emotional reaction in the community is strong. Calling on the public to provide information to help clarify the situation is now crucial to finding the perpetrators and preventing further incidents of this kind. The citizens of Fellbach are also asked to work together to promote a respectful treatment of nature.
For further information on the incidents at Kappelberg, both report SWR as well as Stuttgart News in detail about the destruction and the reactions of the city administration.