Around 40 volunteers planted the young trees in the ground. The helpers were customers and partners of Conductor Bau GmbH, which offsets the use of wood for the construction of houses by sponsoring the plants.
Gradual conversion of the forest
Planting climate-resilient tree species is an important building block for the forest of the future. Together with the maintenance of the forests and the promotion of heat-tolerant tree species, the forest is gradually being converted. Forest district manager Steffen Frank is aware of the challenges of climate change, but is also confident about the future: "Despite the clearly visible consequences of the hot summers between 2018 and 2023, the forest is very well positioned with a proportion of deciduous trees of 80 percent and a high diversity of tree species." Dr. Simon Boden, Head of the Forestry Department, adds: "Old trees in particular are suffering from the consequences of climate change. However, by taking active measures, we can support the adaptation mechanisms and make the forest fit for the climate."
Targeted promotion of certain tree species
Through the targeted promotion of certain tree species, old forests are carefully adapted to the new climate conditions. Where this is not possible, foresters rely on the natural regeneration of the forest, as young trees are more adaptable than old ones. If this is not promising, suitable trees are planted, as in the Eberdingen municipal forest.
Mayor Carsten Willing took the opportunity during the planting campaign to find out about the condition of the forest and to thank those involved. "It is important to prepare our forest for climate change. Planting campaigns offer an opportunity to raise people's awareness of the cycles of nature and forests. Active climate protection is also the best way for us as a society to help the forest."
