Tree work on the Vennbahnweg: traffic disruptions until February 14th!

Tree work on the Vennbahnweg: traffic disruptions until February 14th!

With the upcoming tree care measures on the Vennbahnweg in Aachen, an important step for traffic safety and environmental protection is taken. From February 10th to 14th, 2025, the Aachen city operations will carry out extensive care work in the section between the Brand business park and Eckener Straße. These measures are necessary to maintain the healthy stock of the trees and at the same time create new development opportunities for young trees.

During this period, the Vennbahnweg is completely closed to foot and bike traffic every day from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A diversion is signposted, which leads through the Brand business park and over that at the old wagon factory. Dead trees and small -scale seedlings with a scope of less than 30 cm are removed as part of this work to make room for strengthening healthy trees. The clippings are chopped and distributed in the existing trees to continue to promote habitats for birds and insects.

Consideration of species protection

Tree care takes place with strict consideration of the breeding and nest protection. In addition, the wood of the trees taken remains in the places where the space available to support species protection. This procedure is not only crucial for the ecological diversity, but also for the preservation of the habitat of a wide range of protected species.

trees are habitats for many animal and plant species and offer important quarters for reproduction, rearing and wintering. In a specialist report on the subject of species protection, it is pointed out that tree maintenance must also consider species protection law issues. The report discusses the framework conditions for tree maintenance and their influence on the biodiversity in the Habita area. In addition, he recommends the early integration of all actors involved in planning tree work to avoid conflicts and to secure the care of the species.

The previous work in the area of ​​Debyestrasse and the Branden business park took place from February 3 to 7. In these measures, the ongoing responsibility of the city of Aachen becomes clear to ensure both traffic safety and to promote the judicial protection of the natural area. According to aachen.de , such measures are in accordance with the legal requirements for species protection and traffic protection.

For your interest in the comprehensive tree care measures and further information on the subject of species protection, you can access the specialist report "Species Protection: Biodiversity in the Habitat Tree-Get, Protect, Care" that captures helpful practical tips and legal framework conditions. The report is available both as a printed brochure and as a PDF and can be ordered via the FLL online shop.