SORIA – This week, stakeholders and local professionals gathered in Soria (Spain) for a practical simulation exercise focused on urban tree risk management and emergency coordination in response to hazardous events involving tree failures in urban environments.
Through a collaborative role-playing dynamic, participants worked together on decision-making processes, communication strategies, and coordinated emergency response scenarios linked to the potential fall of urban trees. The exercise brought together technical experts, local authorities, and emergency actors to strengthen preparedness capacities and improve institutional coordination during crisis situations.
The activity highlighted the importance of risk assessment, public awareness, and effective risk governance in managing natural hazards associated with urban forests. By simulating real-life emergency conditions, participants were able to better understand the complexity of balancing technical evaluations, public safety, and rapid response actions in densely populated urban areas.
These practical exercises contribute to reducing vulnerability, improving resilience, and enhancing the collective capacity of cities to respond to climate-related risks and hazardous events. They also reinforce the importance of collaborative approaches and shared responsibility among all actors involved in urban risk management.
The initiative was carried out within the framework of the TREESURE European project, promoted by Cesefor with the support of the Soria City Council and funded by the European Union.
TREESURE continues to develop innovative tools and participatory methodologies aimed at making urban tree risk management more effective, transparent, and community-oriented.
