Expert opinion Pelzmühlenpark Chemnitz Woodland development concept for Pelzmühlenpark

The aim of the expert report is to develop a program of measures for the climate-appropriate renewal of a resilient stock of trees and shrubs.



The hot temperatures and extremely low rainfall in recent years have led to a radical acceleration of tree death in Pelzmühlenpark. It is clear to see that the spruce trees in particular are weakened in their vitality or have already died. In addition, many of the trees are so dense that they are competing with each other.



Against this backdrop, measures are presented that promote the development of woodland for the future. Among other things, the aim is to reorganize the park, reduce the density and thus the competition and remove trees that are no longer fit for purpose.



Tree species that are particularly resistant to drought and heat and that support the character of the park are listed for replanting in accordance with the preservation order.



The scope of the measures shifts to short and medium-term measures. The short-term measures are those that are already necessary or useful in the next felling period. The medium-term measures must be observed and weighed up over a period of years, depending on the situation.