Neue Baumuniversität Branitz – Environmental construction monitoring

The demolition work on the site of the “Neue Branitzer Baumuniversität” in the outer area of Branitz Castle Park is in full progress. In the process, 16 large greenhouses, 5 technical and storage halls as well as other operational buildings and traffic areas are being demolished on the 12.5-hectare site of a former production nursery.

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Kick-off New Branitz Baumuniversität

On 19 October 2022, in the presence of Klara Geywitz (Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Construction) and Dr Manja Schüle (Brandenburg’s Minister for Science, Research and Culture), the official starting signal was given for the New Branitz Baumuniversität in Cottbus. The project is part of the federal programme “Adaptation of Urban Spaces to …

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New Branitz Baumuniveristät

Like many historic gardens, the Branitz park in Cottbus is also suffering from the consequences of climate change. Increasingly dry summers, unusually mild winters and more frequent storms are already causing massive damage to the tree population. To counteract this, the Foundation Fürst-Pückler-Museum (FFPM) is breaking new ground with the “Branitz Baumuniversität” project.

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