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Removal of Sick Trees from the Strategic Railway Embankment in Rommerskirchen: Around 150 Diseased Trees to be Uprooted between Hoeningen and Eckum.

Activities Involving Aquatic Harvesting and Terrestrial Cultivation
Activities Involving Aquatic Harvesting and Terrestrial Cultivation

Exploration of aquatic life harvesting and agricultural practices

In the picturesque town of Neuss, Germany, a fungal disease known as the sooty bark disease has been causing concern. The disease, which primarily affects red maple, silver maple, and mountain ash, has led to the death of numerous trees in the area.

The sooty bark disease is characterized by a blackened trunk in its later stages, a clear sign of its presence. The fungus, harmful to both plants and humans, can cause respiratory problems and lung inflammation upon inhalation or close contact.

Approximately 150 mountain ash trees, around 40 years old, are being felled due to the disease. The decay it causes in the affected trees poses a safety risk, necessitating their removal. Dead poplars in the Ramrath area are also scheduled for felling.

The current tree removal work is expected to be completed by the weekend. The responsibility for this task falls to the local forestry authority or the municipal environmental department.

Interestingly, the area in question was initially intended to serve as a railway line during the German Reich's expected military conflict with France after the 1870/71 war. However, the outbreak of the 1914/18 war came sooner, making the realization obsolete. The formerly strategic railway embankment in Rommerskirchen between Hoeningen and Eckum is currently being cleared.

The railway embankment in Rommerskirchen is not the only affected area. The disease has progressed due to recent droughts and dry periods, contributing to its spread.

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As the sooty bark disease continues to affect trees in Neuss, efforts to control its spread and ensure public safety remain a top priority.

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