Trees in cities or town centres need space; space to grow healthily and to mature, above ground as well as below ground. For example, in streets, avenues, public gardens or squares it is necessary to consider the size of the trees when they are fully grown. At the same time, the roots of the planted tree must not come under pressure from paving or other infrastructure facilities below ground.

Sustainable development of public spaces is closely linked with future-oriented green design and the planting choices. For planting choice, this means that, among other things, the natural growth and the natural conditions at the growing place of the tree should be taken into account. In this way, the planting will flourish now and in the future. Diversity is increasingly being chosen in order to limit diseases and to prevent extinction of species. Do you worry about responsible allocation of the municipal budget? Our green specialists are happy to advise you.

Climate adaptation means choosing to provide as much vegetation as possible in public spaces. This is no longer just a trend, it is pure necessity.  We have to deal with extreme downpours, heat records which are repeatedly broken, and biodiversity is declining further and further.  Planting trees and shrubs helps to combat both heat stress and flooding. Trees are the climate installations of public spaces. In addition, birds, insects and other animals benefit from them. And the beauty of it is that this does not have to be restricted to ground level. Roofs and facades can also play a part.

Good management of vegetation is essential to achieve the objectives set. This requires focus and expertise. Just as in nature, trees in residential environments need time to develop. Therefore, when laying out green spaces, many managers make use of the ‘leavers and stayers’ methodology. This is a multi-year plan in which a mix of rapidly growing (leavers) and slow growing (stayers) trees and shrubs is planted. The leavers are gradually removed in order to create space for the stayers to grow.