Municipal tree pruning starts next week: what residents need to know
From March 16, the municipality will prune trees in eight districts to ensure safety, traffic flow, and tree health. Work takes place outside peak hours, with minimal disruption expected for residents and students.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Districts affected | De Vloed, Centrum, ’t Harde Ven, Breeakker, Buitengebied Breeakker, ’t Eigen, Breugel, Hoogstraat |
| Start date | March 16, 2026 |
| End date | End of May 2026 (weather-dependent) |
| Work hours | Outside peak hours |
| Special schedule | Gentiaanlaan pruning during May school holidays; nearby school closed |
| Purpose of pruning | Traffic safety, street lighting, and long-term tree health |
The municipality is responsible for maintaining public green spaces, including trees, to ensure safety, accessibility, and environmental quality in urban areas. This work is part of routine municipal upkeep to balance urban development with the preservation of green character.
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Start of pruning work
From March 16, 2026, we will begin maintenance on municipal trees in the De Vloed, Centrum, ’t Harde Ven, Breeakker, Buitengebied Breeakker, ’t Eigen, Breugel, and Hoogstraat districts.
The work is expected to last until the end of May, depending on weather conditions. We will carry out the work outside of peak hours. The pruning of trees along Gentiaanlaan is scheduled during the May school holidays. The school near the diversion route will be closed at that time, so there will be no disruption for students.
We will only prune trees where it is truly necessary. This may include maintaining sufficient space for traffic or street lighting or ensuring the long-term health of the tree. By pruning strategically, we ensure that the tree population remains balanced and the green character of the neighborhoods is preserved.