Overview

• Brandenburg's historic tree-lined avenues have declined from 2,340 km in 2006 to 1,740 km by the end of 2023, with safety-driven removals outpacing replanting.
• The state’s transport ministry enforces a 4.50-meter minimum planting distance from roads, citing safety concerns and alignment with national guidelines.
• Environmental group BUND calls for more flexible interpretations of planting rules and advocates for alternative safety measures like guard rails and speed limits.
• Between 2018 and 2022, nearly 13,300 trees were removed from Brandenburg's roadsides, but only about 3,700 were replanted, raising concerns over replacement efforts.
• The state has initiated its 2024–2028 reforestation plan, aiming to plant 20,000 trees, while debates over regulatory adjustments continue.