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Urban trees and climate resilience

Mature trees, expert care and decisions that shape quality of life in cities.

AI illustration of urban trees · Ekologija.hr. It is not a documentary photograph of a specific city.

Area: Cities and public space
Expert perspective: Fran Poštenjak, MSc
Legal perspective: Adriana Vuković, Master of Laws
Status: Editorial dossier

The dossier connects existing original and editorial articles. Dates, sources and the scope of verification are stated alongside each original text.

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Why we follow this topic

What does a mature tree mean for a city, how can we recognise the effects of drought, and what happens after planting? This dossier connects Fran Poštenjak's expert analysis with Adriana Vuković's legal perspective and an editorial article on caring for young trees.

The emphasis is on a long-term approach to urban greenery: the condition of existing trees, professional planning, maintenance and clear responsibility for public space.

Expert author's perspective

Trees as part of urban resilience

In his article, Fran Poštenjak explains water stress in urban trees, the importance of soil and watering, and the need to change attitudes towards urban greenery.

Author: Fran Poštenjak, MScEdited by: Sanela Dropulić, Journalism Graduate

Read the expert analysis

AI illustration of canopy shade in an urban public space. — AI illustration · a depiction of the topic, not a specific intervention.

What do we follow in this dossier?

Mature trees and new saplings
How do plans distinguish between preserving existing canopy, new planting and long-term care?
Drought, soil and maintenance
How is tree condition assessed, and who monitors implementation of the necessary measures?
Rules and responsibility
How does expert assessment connect with spatial planning, legal obligations and the public interest?

The dossier is an overview of published original and editorial content. Decisions about a particular tree require an expert assessment on site; the legal analysis relates to the scope and sources specified in the original article.