Credit: Christian Aschman via VdL
The City of Luxembourg (VdL) reported that it had planted a second “Tiny Forest” near the Weimerskirch cemetery as part of its ongoing climate and biodiversity efforts, took place on Friday 4 July 2025.
According to VdL, the initiative formed part of the Climate Day programme coordinated by Klima-Bündnis Lëtzebuerg. It brought together volunteers and children from the Eich school centre who, under the guidance of the Cemeteries Department, helped plant 300 trees and shrubs, contributing to the city's natural heritage.
VdL noted that the saplings, each approximately 70 cm tall, came from the “Grow Together, Grow Green” urban garden designed by Topotek1 for the open-air exhibition LUGA – Luxembourg Urban Garden. These young trees form part of the LUGA Lab living space, described as “a place for learning, experimenting and sharing,” located in the heart of Odendahl Park. A further 350 trees are set to be planted in autumn 2025. This second Tiny Forest in the capital was planted in the presence of Maurice Bauer, First Deputy Mayor responsible for environmental matters.
Such micro-forests, typically containing 3 to 5 trees and shrubs per square metre, are considered well-suited for urban spaces due to their compact size and ecological benefits. According to the City of Luxembourg’s press release, these dense plantings help purify the air, absorb CO₂, cool public areas and support urban biodiversity. They are also said to promote mental and physical wellbeing and contribute to reducing urban heat islands when integrated into wider green infrastructure.
VdL reported that, in response to the climate emergency and as set out in its 2023–2029 coalition agreement, nature protection had been made a top priority. The Forestry and Parks Departments, in coordination with the environmental delegate, aimed to strengthen the resilience of urban ecosystems and “preserve and expand green infrastructure.” In addition to maintaining existing trees, more than 30,000 new trees were planned to be planted across the capital by 2030, in cooperation with state authorities.
