Action "Viennese Grove" Greens Up Leopoldstadt

"A good life in Vienna is connected to many public green spaces: With the Vienna Groves, valuable green islands are created even in densely built-up urban areas," says Climate Councillor Jürgen Czernohorszky. "These green oases have a positive effect on the urban climate, strengthen biodiversity, and create new recreational spaces for the people of Vienna. It is great to see how well this concept is being received!"

The first "mini-forest" was planted in 2022 in the 5th district in Stefan-Weber-Park - with the new location, there are now fifteen Vienna Groves throughout the entire Vienna city area.

Japanese Model Implemented in Vienna

The "Vienna Groves" are based on the concept of Miyawaki forests: They grow quickly, are particularly rich in species, and require only a small amount of space, as they are about the size of a tennis court. "On a small area, a dynamic mini-forest is created through dense planting in a short time, which not only grows quickly but also provides a new habitat for insects, birds, and other animals," says Forestry Director Petra Wagner.

Additionally, the mini-forests provide shade and contribute to temperature regulation through evaporative cooling.

"Viennese Grove" also in Leopoldstadt

The project "Viennese Grove" is managed as a joint project by the Magistrate's Directorate and the municipal departments of Vienna City Gardens, Forestry and Agricultural Operations, and Environmental Protection. In the Messestraße/Nordportalstraße in the 2nd district, a green area has been planted with trees and shrubs - thus creating a new Viennese grove here.

"Leopoldstadt is one of the districts with the highest proportion of green spaces, and the new Viennese grove at Messestraße/Nordportalstraße perfectly complements this offering. Such green islands improve the urban climate and strengthen biodiversity - another important contribution to a livable Vienna," says district chairman Alexander Nikolai.

Once again, students were involved in the planting activities. Together with foresters and gardeners from the City of Vienna, the saplings were planted, simultaneously establishing a direct connection to the greening of the city.

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