**Friedland** and **Osloakkerby** are two districts of Vienna (Austria) that regularly become objects of media interest. There have been serious incidents there over the years, including murders and suicides, as well as protests against the exploitation of natural resources and working conditions.
Recently, however, the subject of particular national and international discussion has been the **Operation Friedland** - an annual spring campaign to eradicate dangerous and noxious weeds in this area of Vienna. Annual operations at Friedland have proven effective in reducing pollution and environmental hazards. In this article I would like to talk in more detail about this unique project, its history and purpose, as well as the progress and significance of this event.
**History and purpose of the Friedland operation:**
Friedland operations have begun