Date
Trees
4 100
Area
1.0 ha
Offset volume
822 tonnes
Land ownership type
State-owned
Afforestation partner
Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald (SDW) – Forstrevier Karlstadt
Tree species
Small-leaved lime, service tree, sessile oak, wild cherry

A new forest on former farmland: climate action and education go hand in hand

Our first afforestation project in Bavaria is located in Karlstadt – on a 4.09-hectare former farmland distinguished by its unique location as an “island” within the existing forest area. The goal was to plant a climate-resilient mixed deciduous forest that can withstand climate change in the long term while also providing ecological, social, and educational benefits.

About the Karlstadt afforestation

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Our objectives for this site

  • Climate, soil, and water protection through site-appropriate, drought-resistant tree species
  • Increasing forest cover in a structurally poor and forest-scarce region on formerly agricultural land
  • Establishment of a climate-resilient deciduous forest that ensures long-term stable ecosystem services
  • Enhancement of recreational opportunities and quality of life for the local population
  • Environmental education and involvement of young people in active climate protection measures

Timeline

A photo of the green area in Karlstadt, showing the rows of newly planted trees.
In June, the staff of the Karlstadt forest district noted that, due to low rainfall, there were some losses that would need to be replanted. Fortunately, the majority of the trees had still established well.