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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12. 2. 2020

EEA new maps show climate change forecasts in Europe

European Environment Agency published new maps that illustrate the expected impacts of climate change in Europe. Heatwaves, drought, heavy rain, and floods will affect our cities and surrounding landscape.

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3. 2. 2020

New Oslo offers a million euros to prepare adaptation strategies

The new subsidy call of the State Environmental Fund of the Czech Republic, with the title Oslo, currently offers Czech municipalities and other legal entities a total of CZK 26 million to develop strategies for adaptation to climate change.

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7. 1. 2020

City greenery – no mowing, raking or snow clearing?

Szczecin is one of the first cities in Poland, which partially stopped mowing parks and squares. Last year, the operation was completely abandoned. Nowadays, city maintenance services decided to take one step further. They skip the rake and leave the leaves for the healthier, greener yard.

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.

EEA new maps show climate change forecasts in Europe

New Oslo offers a million euros to prepare adaptation strategies

City greenery – no mowing, raking or snow clearing?

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.

EEA new maps show climate change forecasts in Europe

New Oslo offers a million euros to prepare adaptation strategies

City greenery – no mowing, raking or snow clearing?

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