Trees at the Heart of the City – Between History, Science, and Heritage

We invite you to a fascinating conference exploring the role, history, and future of trees in urban environments, with a special focus on Luxembourg City. Through four insightful and complementary presentations, experts and enthusiasts will share their knowledge, research, and anecdotes about the city’s arboreal heritage.

Presentation Programme:

• The History of the Parks Department
  A journey through the history of Luxembourg City’s Parks Department, tracing its development, missions, and impact on the management of urban green spaces.
  Sonja Fandel, Parks Department – Head of Department & Jean-Claude Weber, Parks Department – Manager, Ornamental Greenery Division
• Development of the Tree Cadastre for Luxembourg City
  Learn about the goals and significance of the city’s new tree cadastre: an innovative tool for sustainable management, urban planning, and raising public awareness of the city’s rich tree population.
  Presented by: Roland Kirch – Retired Parks Department employee and co-founder of the tree cadastre, & Charel Faust, Parks Department – Head of the Arboricultural Division
• Climate Trees and the Challenges of Climate Change in Luxembourg and Europe
  A presentation on “climate trees” and the broader challenges of climate change at both national and European levels. Which trees for the future? How can cities adapt?
  Presented by: Eike Jablonski, LTEtt-Arboretum Ettelbrück
• Remarkable Trees of Luxembourg City: Anecdotes, Legends, and Curiosities
  A captivating journey through the capital’s most remarkable trees – with unusual stories, local legends, and fascinating facts about these silent giants that shape our daily environment.
  Presented by: Marc Schoellen – Historian and expert in botanical history