Trees in Szeged are dying at a rate exceeding replacement efforts, posing a growing concern for the city’s green spaces. This decline is attributed to a combination of factors, most notably the impacts of climate change and increasingly dense utility networks. The latter makes new tree planting significantly more challenging, limiting available space and disrupting root systems. City officials are responding by experimenting with new tree species more resilient to changing conditions. Innovative planting methods are also being tested to improve survival rates in a constrained urban environment. These efforts aim to mitigate the loss of Szeged's urban forest and maintain its environmental benefits. The situation highlights the complex challenges facing cities adapting to climate change alongside existing infrastructure demands.