De ce nu mai rezistă teii pe străzile din Iași: De la spațiul sufocant pentru rădăcini la sarea antiderapantă și secetă

The trees in Iași, known for their linden trees, are increasingly struggling due to urban stressors and climate change. Factors like limited soil space, winter salt usage, pollution, and heavy traffic contribute to their decline. The director of the Botanical Garden emphasizes that climate change is not the sole issue; physical space and winter maintenance practices also play significant roles. The use of de-icing salts affects soil chemistry, further endangering the trees, which already have limited root space. Air pollution and traffic in urban areas exacerbate these challenges.