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Trees in Tempelhof fight against drought - their help is required!
Berlin is currently experiencing a persistent drought that influences the water requirements of young trees. Citizens are in demand!
Trees in Tempelhof fight against drought - their help is required!
On May 23, 2025, Germany is affected by a continuing drought that limits water availability in many regions. The German Weather Service (DWD) has determined the driestest period since 1931 for the period from February to April 2025. March in particular was the sixth of March with only 21% of the precipitation compared to the 1991-2020 reference period since 1881. In the winter of 2024/25, only about 82% of the average precipitation fell, which not only endangered the ecological balance, but also puts pressure on water supply.
The effects of this drought are particularly noticeable in urban areas. The district office Tempelhof-Schöneberg thanks the citizens for their help with the watering of the trees. Targeted and economical irrigation is considered crucial to maintain the city's green areas. However, young trees, which are located in the 4th to 12th year of the stand and are recognizable by shortened three -goers, are particularly at risk. These trees often do not yet have the deep roots to survive longer dry periods. Trees with a complete three -gobock are watered by commissioned companies and are less at risk.
water resources and their use
Currently there is no comprehensive problem with water stress in Germany; The water withdrawals is 11.4% of the long -term mean waterscape bid of 176 billion cubic meters per year. Nevertheless, regional differences in water availability show that local bottlenecks, especially in dry years, can increase. Despite a decline in the water use per capita of 144 liters/person/day in 1991 to 121 liters/person/day in 2023, the challenge of dryness is passed on.
In this context, researchers have identified the complex causes of the water shortage, which range from climatic conditions to problems with water quality to increasing water withdrawals in agriculture. Agriculture has struggled with increasing irrigation needs in recent years, the irrigated area rose by 1.86% from 2009 to 2019. Measures for water management, such as long -distance water management systems and limits for water withdrawals, have been implemented in many regions.politics and future prospects
The increasing drought and the associated uncertainties show that existing measures for water management may not be sufficient. In order to avoid future conflicts on water use, sustainable projects such as the Wadklim research project are important that suggests solutions to improve water management. This includes improved water retention, the promotion of water efficiency and the constant review of water use.
The citizens are called up to contribute to water availability through water -saving measures and the correct irrigation of their plants. Further information on the water requirements of the city trees and to support the natural irrigation can be called up on the website "Gieß den neighborhood". Relevant trees in the area can also be sought there.
The challenge of dealing with the continued drought and protecting the municipal green areas requires community efforts and sustainable strategies. Climate change could increase future dry periods and further reduce water availability in many regions of Germany, which makes timely measures all the more important.
For more information see: berlin.de , environmental-undamt.de , Quellen: