LIFE Tree Check
... so the city doesn't burn

When the city burns

The sun hovers over the asphalt of the street, the hot air radiating from the walls of nearby homes simply won’t go away. You can’t sleep at night nor open the windows during the day. Going somewhere means a desperate search for any sliver of shade. Life in the city is becoming unbearable. Does this sound familiar?

die from the heat every day during the heat waves

days of tropical heat can be expected every year

°C is realistic for the asphalt on our streets

A breath of fresh air

The latest invitations, analyses, research and commentary from the world of adaptation measures.

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30. 3. 2020

Garden near Studánka

The project “Garden at the Studánka” revitalized a part of the kindergarten garden with the help of volunteers. By planting trees, shrubs, and perennials suitable for our conditions, the garden has become a more complete and natural place to stimulate play, rest, observation, exploration, and meeting in a pleasant environment.

Urban greenery Community Engagement Tree Planting

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17. 3. 2020

69 of Green Oases grew up in 2019

Community projects are the key point of community engagement of broad public into the adaptation and so-called Urban Heat Island issue. The involvement of people in concrete green-blue infrastructure building and aftercare is a much more effective way of awareness raising than simply telling the importance of nature-based measures to adapt settlements to climate change. Therefore, we´ve supported 69 community tree planting projects in 2019. Almost 4000 of people participated.

Urban greenery Community Engagement Tree Planting

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9. 3. 2020

“52 places to go in 2020” by New York Times. Why also Cracow?

Maybe it's not so surprising that also Cracow is in the New York Times list of top places 2020. A pleasant surprise is the reason for the placing of the city.

Urban greenery

Why is the city unfit to live in?

Why is the city unfit to live in? Our cities and their inhabitants have found themselves involuntarily trapped on a heat island....

What’s happening to our cities?

Urban temperatures are several degrees higher than in the surrounding countryside; scientists call this effect “heat island”. It is caused by a large concentration of buildings, people and cars, lots of asphalt and concrete surfaces, and not enough greenery or water. Climatic extremes like heat waves are much more pronounced in these areas than anywhere else.

What can we do about it?

We can’t change the weather. But the way our cities look – yes. Our cities can undergo a transformation that will make them pleasant places to live in all year round. And each of us can be a part of it.

LIFE Tree Check is here to help with the transformation of our cities.

How can you cool down your city?

Take care of watering the trees in your area during hot temperatures

Save drinking water and use rainwater for watering them

Plant trees, shrubs, and grow your own vegetables in a personal or community garden

When renovating your roof, rebuild it to the living roof

What can politicians do in your city

Plant more trees in the streets and create green belts and green wedges along the roads

Transform the walls of houses into green facades

Protect the greenery and create new concrete roads only if necessary

Build green roofs, especially in city centers

When building parking lots, include a patchwork of lawns

Create infrastructure that does not force rainwater into a canal

Build new water features such as drinking fountains, ponds or streams

Shade the playgrounds, hiking trails and public benches

What does LIFE Tree Check offer

A smart app for everyone

Imagine you know every tree. And you know how much oxygen it makes and how many degrees it cools down a hot street. That’s going to be possible thanks to the Tree Check App. It will recognize a specific species of plant just from a photograph, quantify its contribution to the climate of the city, and get everyone involved in a playful way in taking care of urban greenery.

An assistant for easier planning

Overheated cities need more greenery, more trees and rows of trees, parks and green belts along roads. The website planner Tree Check ProTM makes it easy to decide which places make sense and need the most help. It is able to give an advance assessment of the impact of projected investments in green infrastructure on the microclimate of the city. It facilitates qualified decisions about the most appropriate form.

Inspiration and best practices

Learn by example, one of the oldest truths. We are looking for specific large and small projects across Europe, a unique combination of measures and new procedures and technologies to help cities cope with extreme temperatures. Anyone who desires to save their city from overheating will find inspiration with us.

LIFE Tree Check
... so the city doesn't burn

When the city burns

die from the heat every day during the heat waves

days of tropical heat can be expected every year

°C is realistic for the asphalt on our streets

A breath of fresh air

The latest invitations, analyses, research and commentary from the world of adaptation measures.

Garden near Studánka

69 of Green Oases grew up in 2019

“52 places to go in 2020” by New York Times. Why also Cracow?

Why is the city unfit to live in?

Why is the city unfit to live in? Our cities and their inhabitants have found themselves involuntarily trapped on a heat island....

What’s happening to our cities?

What can we do about it?

How can you cool down your city?

Take care of watering the trees in your area during hot temperatures

Save drinking water and use rainwater for watering them

Plant trees, shrubs, and grow your own vegetables in a personal or community garden

When renovating your roof, rebuild it to the living roof

What can politicians do in your city

Plant more trees in the streets and create green belts and green wedges along the roads

Transform the walls of houses into green facades

Protect the greenery and create new concrete roads only if necessary

Build green roofs, especially in city centers

When building parking lots, include a patchwork of lawns

Create infrastructure that does not force rainwater into a canal

Build new water features such as drinking fountains, ponds or streams

Shade the playgrounds, hiking trails and public benches

What does LIFE Tree Check offer

A smart app for everyone

An assistant for easier planning

Inspiration and best practices

Become part of a movement that changes our cities

Subscribe to regular news from the world of adaptations

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LIFE Tree Check... so the city doesn't burn

When the city burns

die from the heat every day during the heat waves

days of tropical heat can be expected every year

°C is realistic for the asphalt on our streets

A breath of fresh air

The latest invitations, analyses, research and commentary from the world of adaptation measures.

Garden near Studánka

69 of Green Oases grew up in 2019

“52 places to go in 2020” by New York Times. Why also Cracow?

Why is the city unfit to live in?

Why is the city unfit to live in? Our cities and their inhabitants have found themselves involuntarily trapped on a heat island....

What’s happening to our cities?

What can we do about it?

How can you cool down your city?

Take care of watering the trees in your area during hot temperatures

Save drinking water and use rainwater for watering them

Plant trees, shrubs, and grow your own vegetables in a personal or community garden

When renovating your roof, rebuild it to the living roof

What can politicians do in your city

Plant more trees in the streets and create green belts and green wedges along the roads

Transform the walls of houses into green facades

Protect the greenery and create new concrete roads only if necessary

Build green roofs, especially in city centers

When building parking lots, include a patchwork of lawns

Create infrastructure that does not force rainwater into a canal

Build new water features such as drinking fountains, ponds or streams

Shade the playgrounds, hiking trails and public benches

What does LIFE Tree Check offer

A smart app for everyone

An assistant for easier planning

Inspiration and best practices

Become part of a movement that changes our cities

Subscribe to regular news from the world of adaptations

Partners

Coordinator

Supported by

Partners

LIFE Tree Check
... so the city doesn't burn