In an effort to increase shade, the City of Geneva has decided to change its policy on tree pruning.
In the past, trees have been cut to a uniform pattern – the so called ‘cat’s head’ shape.
Now trees will be allowed to grow bigger – although some pruning may be necessary at times to make sure the trunk can handle the new weight.
The plan is to have increase shade, especially along the lakeside, by as much as 250% by the year 2030.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
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4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
