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Safety risk in the castle park: trees protected from felling despite damage!
In the Schönhausen Palace Park in Pankow, two ailing trees will be secured from August 29, 2025 to ensure public safety.
Safety risk in the castle park: trees protected from felling despite damage!
From August 29, 2025, two trees in Schönhausen Palace Park in Berlin will be cordoned off with a construction fence. This measure is a response to an external expert assessment that found significant damage to the trees. According to the press release from the Pankow district office, the trees are no longer safe for traffic due to this damage.
The safety of visitors is the top priority. The trees examined show significant damage to the trunk wood, are affected by fungal infestation and show signs of rot. Large areas of dead branches can also be seen. These factors lead to significantly reduced stability, making the trees an acute safety risk, especially in severe weather conditions.
Necessary security measures
The district office asks for your understanding for the closure of the trees, which serves to protect the public. However, the prompt felling of the trees is complicated because they are populated by vertebrates. While in other cases quick action is necessary, this proves the complexity of the intervention.
According to a report by TreeLax, trees in Germany are exposed to various dangers. Common tree damage occurs due to storm damage, fungal infestation, insect infestation, dead wood formation and environmental damage. This damage is often found among relevant risk factors such as exposed locations and health conditions of the trees.
Most common tree damage in Germany
| Type of damage | Description |
|---|---|
| Storm damage | Branches break off or trees fall over; shallow-rooted species are particularly affected. |
| Fungal infestation | Compromises the structural integrity of the wood. |
| Insect infestation | Pests such as bark beetles weaken the trees. |
| Dead wood formation | Increases the risk of breakage in old and neglected trees. |
| Environmental damage | Influences such as air pollution and soil compaction affect growth. |
The most common damages illustrate the importance of regular inspections and professional tree care to improve the health of the trees and counteract their stability. According to estimates, around 36% of the forests in Germany show symptoms of damage.
Visitors to Schönhausen Castle Park are asked to strictly observe the barriers to ensure their safety. Even if these measures can be unpleasant, they are intended to protect and protect the health of people and nature.
For further information about the situation of the trees in Schönhausen Palace Park and the most common tree damage in Germany, you can read the press release from Pankow District Office and the article by TreeLax be consulted.