# Skopje storm aftermath: park restoration and tree reuse

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/skopje-storm-damage-and-tree-repurposing
> Updated: 2026-08-06T12:23:49.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 5.

Following the late‑July 2026 windstorm that felled hundreds of trees in Skopje, municipal response has broadened. On 22 July, Stojanche Angelov, head of the Directorate for Protection and Rescue, warned that the damage underscores the need for strict compliance with building codes and called for coordinated tree‑removal efforts. The city’s public enterprise “Parks and Greenery” began collecting large trunks for conversion into components for summer houses, urban furniture and benches, while smaller branches were sent to landfill and earmarked as firewood for vulnerable families, as reported on 25 July.

Mayor Orce Gjorgievski posted a video on 1 August showing the first section of City Park cleared, infrastructure repaired and new saplings planted, with work continuing in a second section. By 6 August the municipality announced a motorbike park on Vodno built from healthy storm‑fallen trunks, providing a recreational facility for all ages. A large autumn reforestation drive is planned for September, complementing ongoing restoration of Vodno’s footpaths and mountain‑rescue services. The overall effort aims to turn storm waste into lasting community assets while reinforcing safety standards.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Skopje creates motorbike park in Vodno from storm‑fallen trees

Skopje is building a motorbike park on Vodno using storm‑fallen tree trunks, while also planting new saplings and planning a large autumn reforestation effort.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-creates-motorbike-park-in-vodno-from-stormfallen-trees

### 2026-08-01: Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgievski Restores City Park After Storm Damage

Skopje’s City Park was damaged by a storm; mayor Orce Gjorgievski reports rapid cleanup, tree planting and equipment repairs, with work ongoing to fully restore the area.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-mayor-orce-gjorgievski-restores-city-park-after-storm-damage

### 2026-07-30: Skopje community works to revive storm‑damaged tree

After a storm damaged much of Skopje, residents in the Aerodrome district re‑built a broken local tree, sparking both praise for unity and concerns over safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-community-works-to-revive-stormdamaged-tree

### 2026-07-25: Skopje to Reuse Storm‑Felled Trees for Public Projects and Firewood

A storm with winds over 130 km/h toppled hundreds of trees in Skopje, causing property damage. The city is clearing the debris, storing large trunks for public projects and earmarking some wood for firewood for

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-to-reuse-stormfelled-trees-for-public-projects-and-firewood

### 2026-07-22: Skopje rescue chief Stojanche Angelov says nature is ultimate regulator after storm damage

Skopje rescue chief Stojanche Angelov says nature tests construction after storm damage, urging strict building standards and cooperation on tree removal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-rescue-chief-stojanche-angelov-says-nature-is-ultimate-regulator-after-storm-damage

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