300-year-old lime tree in Villach: experts save natural monument from fungus

The 300-year-old natural monument, the Sommerlinde in Schlossgasse, has just been re-examined by tree experts. It has been acknowledged that it is safe to stand and break, and that it is of great importance for biodiversity and climate protection. The powerful lime tree next to the Karner in Schlossgasse is Villach's oldest tree at about 300 years old and has been an official natural monument since 1955. Tree experts have already had to do with …