Last update: 26/07/2023
Gieß den Kiez keeps trees alive during heatwaves
In an effort to combat the impacts of climate change, CityLAB Berlin has developed Gieß den Kiez, a collaborative open-source tool designed to help citizens keep trees in their neighbourhoods healthy during dry periods. This innovative initiative was prompted by the exceptionally high temperatures recorded in 2018 and 2019, which presented a significant risk to the city's green spaces. The application gives an overview of over 800,000 trees in Berlin, including information about their age and watering needs. Users can “subscribe” to the tree of their choice, and report the amounts of water…
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