FALTER book presentation:
50 Wiener Bäume. Die faszinierende Vielfalt der Stadtbäume, die Wien prägen
Thomas Roth in conversation with Katharina Kropshofer

Thu 04.09., 19h | MQ Summer Stage, Main Courtyard
Free entry | German language

Coffee trees from Kentucky in Ottakring, milk oranges behind the Viennese city hall, sleeping trees in Liesing? “50 Wiener Bäume” takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of trees that shape Vienna – from exotic rarities to venerable native giants. With plenty of wit and knowledge, the portraits tell of their origins, their significance for the city, and the often surprising features hidden behind their bark and leaves. The book invites you to stroll through Austria's capital with your eyes open, discovering trees as living witnesses to the city's history and appreciating seemingly inconspicuous details. Because if you look closely, you may discover hanging beans, edible blood plums, or leaves that give off a rather dubious scent when crushed. This turns every walk into a little nature expedition—full of surprises and new perspectives. The book is rounded off by a glossary and beautiful illustrations by Silvia Ungersböck, who artfully depicts Vienna's botanical personalities. The texts were curated and edited by FALTER Nature Resort director Katharina Kropshofer.

Thomas Roth, who grew up on the outskirts of Vienna, discovered his passion for plants while studying landscape planning at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences. Since 2016, he has headed the Department of Arboriculture and Nursery Management, and since 2021, he has also headed the Department of Garden and Landscape Design. In recent years, his research has focused intensively on the effects of climate change on urban vegetation.

Katharina Kropshofer heads the nature section of the Viennese weekly newspaper FALTER, where she writes mainly about climate and environmental issues. Prior to that, she was a freelance journalist in the audio and print sectors (BBC, Ö1, Der Standard, etc.). She studied biology and science journalism in Vienna and London.

Illustrations: © Silvia Ungersböck