Overview

• More than 80 percent of trees in Park Babelsberg have been damaged or died this year, with entire woodland sections collapsing due to drought and recent storms.
• The €6.2 million funding package splits roughly €2 million for Park Babelsberg and €4.1 million for Branitzer Park in Cottbus.
• Officials plan to establish on-site tree nurseries and greenhouses in July to cultivate climate-resilient species suited to Brandenburg’s changing conditions.
• Water retention upgrades will include infiltration basins, drainage shafts and reinforced pathways designed to protect steep park slopes from erosion.
• This adaptation drive supports broader goals of preserving Brandenburg’s cultural heritage, enhancing biodiversity and improving carbon absorption.