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Reinickendorf: Storm damage - care and felling measures in progress!
Reinickendorf is working intensively on repairing storm damage, especially in public parks and playgrounds.
Reinickendorf: Storm damage - care and felling measures in progress!
On November 1, 2025, the Reinickendorf district will report on the current status of measures to remove storm damage to trees. According to the latest surveys, over 8,707 necessary care and felling measures have already been recorded, of which 8,035 have already been commissioned or have been completely completed. All tree inspections were carried out successfully, especially in the districts of Konradshöhe/Tegelort and Heiligensee.
The administration plans to process all damaged trees in these areas by the end of November. The repair of damage in Reinickendorf's green spaces and playgrounds is being pushed forward at full speed. Among other things, a large broken branch had to be removed on the playground in Welfenallee, which required the use of climbing technology. Similar complex damage was also found on the playgrounds at Dr.-Ilse-Kassel-Platz and Im Erpelgrund.
Weather conditions and safety
However, the continuation of damage repair is being affected by bad weather, particularly rain and wind. District mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) praises the tireless commitment of the employees and the specialist companies commissioned. The safety of citizens in particular is a top priority, as playgrounds and green spaces play an important role in the daily lives of residents.
Currently, some facilities in the district have already been released, including:
- Skaterbahn Senftenberger Ring
- BMX-Bahn Senftenberger Ring
- Spielplatz Steinbergpark
- Fitnessplatz Steinbergpark am Hundeplatz
- Fitnessplatz Steinbergpark am Spielplatz
- Spielplätze in der Sommerstraße / Seebeckstraße
- Grünanlagen im Schäferseepark und anderen wichtigen Bereichen
Legal aspects and responsibilities
Given the storm damage, it is very important for property owners to understand the legal framework. During storms and thunderstorms, falling branches and falling trees can cause significant damage to buildings. The consumer protection association for residential property (WiE) emphasizes that owners are responsible for the safety of their properties as part of their traffic safety obligation. This means that regular tree inspections are essential to minimize potential hazards and maintain insurance coverage.
Particularly in the case of homeowners' associations (WEG), it is the community's responsibility to observe the traffic safety obligation. Felling must be carried out in accordance with the tree protection regulations of the respective municipality and may require a permit. Homeowners insurance usually only covers storm damage if certain conditions are met, including that there was a storm with at least force 8 and that this risk is included in the contract.
The removal of fallen trees should ideally be carried out by specialist companies, as the costs are often not covered by insurance. In addition, neighbors are only liable for damage caused by trees on their property if the traffic safety obligation is violated.
In summary, both ensuring the safety of green spaces and awareness of legal responsibilities are critical to minimizing future storm damage and ensuring the quality of life in the district.
For more information about the legal aspects of caring for trees and storm damage, citizens can visit the website Living in property visit.
Those interested can also find additional information on the website FC Barcelona.