Tree safety in Bamberg: closure due to dead birch trees on Tuesday!

Tree safety in Bamberg: closure due to dead birch trees on Tuesday!

An important traffic measure is taking place in Bamberg today: necessary tree securing work is being carried out on a dead birch tree on the Landesgartenschauweg. This measure is crucial for the safety of road users, which is why the section between Steinertstrasse and Markusstrasse is now completely closed. Diversions to the footpath along the shipbuilding site have been set up to enable everyone affected to safely avoid the construction site. This is reported by Wiesentbote.

But why are such measures even necessary? Trees are considered true natural beauties and beautify our surroundings, but they can also pose dangers in busy areas. According to Juraforum, it is the tree owners' responsibility to fulfill a traffic safety obligation. This obliges them to ensure that their trees do not pose a threat to passers-by or road users. Especially if trees are in residential areas, they must be checked regularly for visible damage, as there is a risk of legal consequences.

Responsibility for safety

The traffic safety obligation requires property owners to recognize sources of danger, such as rotten branches, in a timely manner and to take appropriate measures. These can range from simple tree inspection to the felling of a dangerous tree. The property owner is responsible, although they may delegate this duty to professionals such as tree service companies. But here too he remains liable and should therefore carefully select the right company and monitor their work.

“As far as the traffic safety of trees is concerned, the owners not only have to carry out regular checks, but also prove that they have taken all reasonable measures,” explains Baumpflegeportal. Especially under damaging weather conditions, old or already damaged trees are a potential source of danger that is often overlooked. If damage becomes apparent, owners are even obliged to act to reduce their liability.

Trees in urban areas need to be viewed particularly critically. The tree owner's liability applies regardless of the tree species and location - be it public areas or private gardens. Failure to comply with these obligations not only threatens claims for damages, but may also lead to criminal consequences in the event of bodily harm.

The Bamberg measures not only focus on the current tree, but are also intended to send a message: safety comes first, and regular checks are the be-all and end-all. A healthy and safe cityscape requires commitment, and the tree owners would do well to take this seriously.