German Tree Care Days Augsburg – Europe's largest specialist event for tree care, urban greenery, and tree science

Expertise, practice, and responsibility for a greener future

The German Tree Care Days are the most important European forum for experts in tree care, municipal green space management, forestry, urban planning, and science. For over 30 years, around 2,000 participants from Germany and abroad have been meeting in Augsburg every spring to exchange information on current developments, technical innovations, and scientific findings relating to trees. The event uniquely combines a trade fair, congress, and practical exhibition, creating an interdisciplinary space for dialogue between theory and practice, craftsmanship and science, city and nature.

Trees in urban areas – between protection, care, and climate adaptation

The German Tree Care Days focus on the question of how trees in our cities can be kept healthy in the long term and adapted to the challenges of climate change. This involves species-appropriate care, site improvement, tree protection on construction sites, root space optimization, and tree inspection, as well as the integration of trees into sustainable urban development concepts. Particular focus will be placed on topics such as drought stress, invasive pests, soil compaction, and the increasing importance of trees as climate regulators and habitats in an urban context.

Trade fair with technical depth

Parallel to the congress, a specialized trade fair will take place, where over 150 exhibitors will present the latest products, machines, and services—from rope climbing technology to aerial work platforms, tree diagnostics, soil improvement, and root space technology to software solutions for tree registries and green space management. The trade fair is aimed at tree service providers, municipal officials, landscape architects, gardeners and landscapers, planning offices, and manufacturers of technical equipment – in short, anyone involved in professional tree care.

Science meets practice: the congress program

The specialist congress is the heart of the Tree Care Days. Renowned speakers from research, practice, and public authorities provide insights into the latest findings in tree statics, plant physiology, disease diagnostics, and legal frameworks in lectures and panel discussions. A key objective of the event is to make scientifically sound content accessible in an understandable form – while at the same time feeding feedback from practice back into research. This dialogical principle makes the Tree Care Days a unique knowledge forum.

Tree care live: the climbing championship and technology show

A highlight of the event is the large practical exhibition on the outdoor grounds, where specialists demonstrate the use of state-of-the-art climbing technology, chainsaws, aerial work platforms, and rope pulling devices in realistic scenarios. Emergency measures, cutting techniques, rescue simulations, and the safe use of machines are also demonstrated—in a practical, clear manner and with commentary from experts. The show is not only a crowd puller, but also an important training tool for young professionals and experienced experts.

Arboriculture, biodiversity, and the future of urban trees

A growing topic within the Tree Care Days is the role of trees in biodiversity and urban ecology. Discussions will focus on concepts for species diversity, the importance of old trees as habitats, natural planting, deadwood strategies, and the selection of tree species suitable for the location in view of changing climatic conditions. The event shows how ecological responsibility can be combined with technical excellence – and why tree care is no longer just a craft, but a contribution to the resilience of cities. Anyone interested in other trade fairs in the Augsburg region – in the fields of environment, technology, health, or education – will find a comprehensive overview of the diverse range of trade fairs on offer at Augsburg Trade Fair.

Augsburg – a location with a long tradition of green expertise

The choice of Augsburg as the venue is no coincidence: the city is considered a pioneer in environmental education, sustainable urban development, and historical water use. With its modern halls and spacious outdoor areas, the Augsburg Exhibition Center offers the ideal conditions for a format that allows for both indoor presentations and practical demonstrations. In addition, the event contributes to Augsburg's supraregional visibility as a center of excellence for the environment, urban greenery, and sustainable infrastructure.

German Tree Care Days – Professionalism, Responsibility, Future

The German Tree Care Days in Augsburg are more than just a trade fair: they are a forum for quality-conscious tree care, forward-looking urban planning, and the protection of our green infrastructure. Anyone who works with trees – in public spaces, in research, or in the service sector – will find not only the latest technology here, but also exchange, ideas, and inspiration. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.deutsche-baumpflegetage.de