Luxembourg Launches National Campaign to Highlight Remarkable Trees

On Wednesday 22 April 2026, Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity and the Administration of Nature and Forests (ANF) launched an information and awareness campaign dedicated to Luxembourg’s remarkable trees.

On the occasion of International Tree Day, which took place on 21 March 2026, the ministry deployed the campaign under the slogan “Eis Beem loosse sech weisen!” (Our trees will surprise you!) to highlight the ecological, cultural and landscape value of remarkable trees and to emphasise their role within the natural heritage, the ministry noted.

The campaign also aims to encourage public participation in identifying new trees that could be recognised and protected under this designation.

“The remarkable trees are far more than elements of the landscape: they are living witnesses to our history, our culture, and indispensable allies in addressing the challenges of climate change. To preserve them means to invest in our natural heritage and in the quality of life of future generations,” Serge Wilmes, Luxembourg’s Minister of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity underlined.

According to the ministry, currently, around 240 trees hold official status as remarkable trees in the Grand Duchy. These trees stand out due to their size, form, location in the landscape or their historical, cultural or commemorative value.

Beyond their symbolic dimension, remarkable trees function as key habitats of biodiversity. Cavities, bark, roots, and large crowns provide “essential habitats” for a wide variety of animal and plant species. These trees also help to mitigate the effects of climate change, cool urban areas and structure landscapes. These functions justify their enhanced protection status.

In this context, the ministry stressed that it prohibits cutting down, uprooting, moving or damaging remarkable trees unless it grants ministerial authorisation for reasons of public interest or plant health.

As part of a participatory approach, the campaign aims to encourage the public to propose new trees, whether located on private land or in public spaces, for recognition as remarkable trees.

To take part, the online form is available at arbresremarquables.lu. By providing details about the tree concerned, it is possible to submit a proposal to the ANF until 31 October 2026. Each application then will be reviewed individually to assess the eligibility of the proposed trees.

The ministry noted that financial aid is available to support the maintenance and preservation of remarkable trees and may cover up to 75% of professional costs, in line with the Grand Ducal regulation of 30 September 2019.