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To protect the dyke: 70 trees felled in Oldenburg

70 trees have been felled along the River Hunte in Oldenburg. According to a city spokesperson, this was a precautionary measure, as he announced on Friday after the action. The trees were standing on an embankment where the ground was so soft that they were in danger of toppling over. This...

Employees of the city's green maintenance department cut down several trees on the dyke near the....aussiedlerbote.de
Employees of the city's green maintenance department cut down several trees on the dyke near the Hunte at Achterdiek. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Flood - To protect the dyke: 70 trees felled in Oldenburg

70 trees have been felled along the River Hunte in Oldenburg. According to a city spokesperson, this was a precautionary measure, as he announced on Friday after the action. The trees were standing on an embankment where the ground was so soft that they were in danger of toppling over. This could have caused damage to the dyke. The trees were felled by hand with chainsaws, the statement continued.

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The precautionary measure to protect the dyke in Lower Saxony's Oldenburg was prompted by the soft ground beneath 70 trees along the River Hunte, which could have led to emergencies if they toppled over and caused damage. During the operation to fell the trees, the city's officials ensured close coordination with local hunters for safety reasons.

Source: www.stern.de

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