New Trees to Be Planted in Multiple Public Spaces in Prague 2
Prague 2 is set to grow greener by the end of the year, with plans to plant 31 new trees across twelve public spaces in the district. The initiative will cover well-known locations including Riegrovy Sady, Folimanka, and Karlovo Náměstí, and aims to enhance the parks and public areas for residents and visitors alike. The project, valued at 670,000 crowns excluding VAT, is being carried out by Gartensta Plus, a company that will also manage the care and maintenance of the newly planted trees for the next five years. Funding comes entirely from the Prague 2 city district budget. Among the sites, Riegrovy Sady will receive 12 new trees, Folimanka Park five, Svatopluk Čecha Sady four, and the park above Bělehradská Street two. Additional plantings will take place at Karlovské Předmostí, Karlovo Náměstí, Havlíčkovy Sady, Libušinka, Lumírovy Sady, Sady Bratří Čapků, Na Bělce, and the U Vodárny playground. Deputy Mayor Jan Recman, responsible for environmental matters, highlighted the importance of maintaining greenery in the city center. “Prague 2 is one of the greenest central city districts. Our parks are among the most visited in the metropolis, and we regularly monitor trees and other vegetation. Damaged or pest-infested trees are replaced,...