Ghent to Inspect 75,000 Trees for Safety by 2028, Budget €350k

Ghent will launch a large-scale tree inspection and inventory this fall, screening 75,000 trees with a budget of €350,000 until 2028. The city states this is a continuation of existing policy, independent of the deadly storm three years ago, though the timing may raise questions about post-storm risk management. The initiative signals proactive urban infrastructure maintenance, but no specific threat or incident is reported.