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Forest status report 2025 in the district council committee for environment and technology: Older, thicker and richer in hardwoods

The forest in the district of Ludwigsburg has become older, thicker and richer in hardwoods. This became clear during the presentation of the Forest Condition Report 2025 by Head of Department Dr. Simon Boden at the meeting of the Environment and Technology Committee (AUT) on Friday afternoon (14 March 2025). "This is a positive result in terms of biodiversity and the climate-stable conversion of forests for the future," Boden stated. However, older trees are also more susceptible to pests and drought.

A gravel pathway extends through a lush green forest, lined with tall trees on either side. The path appears straight and inviting, leading into the distance, surrounded by vibrant foliage and soft grass, creating a serene natural atmosphere.

Boden also reported that the district of Ludwigsburg is one of the warmest districts in Baden-Württemberg. The past few years have been characterized by above-average temperatures, too little precipitation and, as a result, periods of drought.

A total of 44 percent of the wood felled is damaged

"The state of forest health is still alarming. All tree species are affected to a greater or lesser extent. Drought damage, beetle and fungal infestation are still at a very high level. A total of 44 percent of the wood felled in 2024 was damaged by drought, fungi and insects," reported Boden.

Due to the large amount of forest damage, the effort required to ensure road safety along buildings and roads has increased disproportionately. The forestry department of the district administration is acting with foresight in order to preserve the forest and make it fit for the climate. Boden also made it clear that the whole of society is called upon to protect the climate in order to help the forest.

In addition to the actual measures, forest education is a crucial element

According to Boden, the forest's contribution to climate protection is the sustainable use of wood with the aim of producing high-quality, long-lasting wood products that bind carbon dioxide for a long time. The forestry department pursues this goal together with the municipalities in the district and uses the naturally renewable raw material wood sustainably. "Maintenance measures for climate-stable tree species and rejuvenation of forest stands with naturally renewable tree species are decisive measures for further climate adaptation of the forests in the district of Ludwigsburg," said Boden. In addition to the actual measures in the forest, forest education is a crucial element for the forest of the future.

At the end of his report, Boden mentioned that there are numerous projects of various sizes in the area of forest nature conservation as part of active forest management and that the forestry department generated 700,000 euros in federal funding for the forest-owning municipalities in the district last year.

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