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Croatia's first ‘tree doctor’ warns: ‘WE MUST ACT NOW IF WE WANT TO KEEP LIVING IN OUR CITIES’

A conversation with Fran Poštenjak about urban trees, prolonged drought and increasingly demanding conditions during heatwaves.

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A well-known expert reveals a bleak scenario for Croatia: ‘We will not be able to live in cities’

Dnevno reports Fran Poštenjak's comments on the hidden consequences of drought, proper watering and tree preservation in densely built environments.

Trees in Croatia are dying on a massive scale, and the worst is yet to come: ‘We will see the true consequences of drought in autumn’

Fran Poštenjak explains how drought and urban soil weaken trees, and why proper planting and deep watering matter.

‘Tree doctor’ issues a dramatic warning: Croatian cities face an oven-like future

Fran Poštenjak discusses the consequences of drought for urban trees and the need for professional planning, quality soil and proper watering.

Croatian expert warns: If we lose urban trees, Croatian cities will become concrete ovens

Fran Poštenjak's reported warnings highlight the importance of mature trees for the urban climate and the need for timely professional care.

Stressed trees are shedding their leaves: are we losing our natural defence against heat?

Experts explain premature leaf fall, while Fran Poštenjak links the protection of urban trees with resilience to heatwaves.

Heat is intensifying and trees are suffering: without urban greenery, life in cities will become unbearable

Fran Poštenjak discusses protecting urban greenery through quality soil, proper watering and investment in long-term resilience.

Drought is killing trees — Croatian cities risk becoming concrete ovens

Fran Poštenjak explains how drought threatens urban trees and why their resilience is built through proper planting and long-term care.

If we lose urban trees, Croatian cities will become concrete ovens

Fran Poštenjak's article connects the preservation of mature urban trees with heat mitigation and explains the role of soil, planting and watering.

Croatian expert warns: If we lose urban trees, Croatian cities will become concrete ovens

Fran Poštenjak warns about the consequences of losing urban trees and describes how planting and care can improve their resilience.

Extreme heat threatens trees in cities: An expert warns what awaits us in autumn

Fran Poštenjak's warning about the delayed consequences of summer drought and the need for better care of urban trees.