Examination and evaluation of domestic and foreign tree planting practices

Abstract

Due to global climate change and urbanization, urban treeplanting programs are becoming increasingly important both in Hungary and internationally. This study provides an overview of Budapest and international tree planting practices and techniques, with particular attention to the challenges of urban afforestation and issues of long-term sustainability. The tree planting techniques used in the capital, the selection of species, as well as the legal environment and standards were analyzed based on the experiences of my work at Budapesti Közművek FőkertKerteszeti Divízió (FŐKERT) and my research at the Doctoral School of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Ecology. The purpose of the research is to briefly explore the differences between Hungarian and foreign practices and to shed light on tree planting methods for the development of sustainable urban green infrastructure. The results show that the appropriate selection of species and the optimization of the habitat environment, as well as the coordinated application of planting techniques, are essential for the sustainability of the urban tree population. It only becomes apparent that in the domestic environment, further research and methods adapted to local conditions are needed to ensure a long-lived urban environment.