City to plant more trees with new funding

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed a scheme for residents to purchase and finance their own trees, possibly with a nameplate, for planting on public land to increase the city's tree count without heavily burdening the municipal budget. However, the City Executive Board rejected the proposal, citing previous similar initiatives that proved administratively burdensome and not cost-effective, alongside legal and practical challenges regarding ownership and maintenance. Instead, the red-green parties have allocated 71 million SEK for tree planting and maintenance in 2026.