A tree on the grounds of the Insel-Kühkopf school is largely dead – the play area is closed due to the acute risk of falling branches
A linden tree on the grounds of the Insel-Kühkopf School in Stockstadt am Rhein must be felled. A routine tree inspection revealed significant damage that compromises the tree's stability and resistance to breakage. Since a school playground is located directly beneath the linden tree, there is an immediate danger to children and other people. The felling is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026.
According to the building management department of the Groß-Gerau district administration, the linden tree is now mostly dead and shows no signs of life. Individual branches are at acute risk of breaking and could fall at any time.
Play area cordoned off for safety reasons
To protect students and other people from falling branches, the danger zone below the tree has already been cordoned off. Entering this area is strictly prohibited.
According to the district administration, the complete removal of the linden tree is necessary to restore traffic safety on the school grounds.
The tree has already been treated several times
The linden tree had repeatedly attracted attention during previous tree inspections due to its poor condition. Therefore, pruning measures had been carried out several times in the past to ensure safety and to preserve the tree for as long as possible.
Additionally, a so-called crown support system was installed. This is designed to prevent larger parts of the tree crown from falling uncontrollably to the ground in the event of a branch breaking.
Despite these measures, the condition of the linden tree has deteriorated to such an extent that, in the opinion of those responsible, further preservation is no longer possible.
The tree felling is therefore scheduled for Friday. The Groß-Gerau district asks for your understanding regarding this necessary safety measure.
The most important information
Affected tree: Linden tree on the grounds of the Insel-Kühkopf school
Location: Stockstadt am Rhein, Groß-Gerau district
Planned felling: Friday, November 13, 2026
Reason: Tree mostly dead, significant structural damage and acute risk of branch breakage
Safety measure: Danger zone below the tree cordoned off, entry prohibited
Responsible: Building Management of the Groß-Gerau District Administration
(GROSS-GERAU CIRCLE – RED/PSKGG)
Featured image: Beyond saving: the linden tree on the grounds of the Insel-Kühkopf school. Photo: District Administration
