When does the lecture take place?

The lecture takes place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the VHS - Adult Education Center in the City Window at Steinsche Gasse 26, 47051 Duisburg.

How much does the entry cost?

Participation in the event is free of charge.

What is the lecture about?

The lecture addresses the historical and current development of the Duisburg tree population as well as stress factors such as climate change, road salt, soil compaction, and pests.

Who is hosting the evening?

The event is part of the series Nature Conservation in Dialogue – the Environmental Office Informs and is conducted by the Lower Nature Conservation Authority of the City of Duisburg in cooperation with the Adult Education Center.

Is registration required?

Registration is done through the website of the Duisburg Adult Education Center.

Tree Population Duisburg – VHS City Window 2026

Name: Development of Tree Population in Duisburg
Start: 2026-11-04T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-04T20:00:00+01:00
Location: VHS - Volkshochschule im Stadtfenster

City Trees in Transition: Duisburg's Green Heritage in Focus

How has the tree population in Duisburg developed, and what pressures are street trees facing today? The lecture series Nature Conservation in Dialogue – the Environmental Office Informs invites you on November 4, 2026, for an understandable and practical examination of urban greenery.

Historical Development and Current Perspectives

The focus is on the historical and current development of the tree population in the Duisburg metropolitan area. The event shows how city trees have changed over time and what significance they hold for the environment, biodiversity, climate adaptation, and quality of life.

Stress Factors for Street Trees

Street trees are under special pressure in urban areas. Climate change, road salt, soil compaction, and pests affect their vitality. The lecture categorizes these stress factors from a professional standpoint and highlights current challenges in municipal tree management.

Strategies for Healthy Urban Greenery

Another focus is on approaches to ensure and promote the vitality of urban greenery. This also raises the question of how the selection of suitable tree species might change in the future and what role foresighted event planning and professional environmental management play in Duisburg's urban development.

Nature Conservation in Dialogue

This lecture series is created in cooperation with the Lower Nature Conservation Authority of the City of Duisburg and the Adult Education Center. It makes the work of the Environmental Office tangible, promotes exchange with citizens, and connects expertise with practical impulses for everyday life.

What Visitors Can Expect

The event experience combines sound information, current questions of nature conservation, and a direct look at Duisburg's urban landscape. The audience's mood thrives on open dialogue and the shared question of how city trees can be protected and cared for in the long term.

Those who want to better understand Duisburg's green cityscape and learn about the future of the tree population will experience an informative evening with concrete relevance to their city at the City Window. Participation is free, and registration through the Adult Education Center is recommended.