With a climate-resilient forest
Safeguard drinking water

The step from a vulnerable conife­rous forest to a diverse, resilient mixed broad­leaf forest means not only protec­tion from the effects of climate change, but also the promo­tion of ground­water and biodi­ver­sity. At the same time, conver­ting to mixed broad­leaf forest also stabi­lises timber yields, because the risk of damage events is spread across more species and the balance between benefi­cial organisms and pests improves.

Trink­was­ser­wald e.V. supports your forest conver­sion…

  • You simply send us the completed appli­ca­tion.
  • We will get in touch with you perso­nally, talk about your area and the possi­bi­li­ties for forest conver­sion.
  • If your forest is suitable, we will look for donors for your forest conver­sion for 12 months and get back to you as soon as we find one.
  • As soon as a donor has been found, a contract is concluded that regulates the conver­sion with several native deciduous tree species. The aim is to estab­lish perma­nent mixed deciduous forest struc­tures.
  • The costs required for estab­li­shing the planta­tion in accordance with good forestry practice (site-appro­priate planting material, planting, protec­tion against browsing by game and – if absolutely neces­sary – soil prepa­ra­tion) are covered propor­tio­nally by Trink­was­ser­wald e.V.
  • We monitor your area and discuss possible replan­ting with you until the planta­tion is considered perma­nently secured.

Forest conver­sion creates more value for people and nature

Your forest will become more resilient and society benefits because your forest promotes ground­water recharge and provides a home for more species. With your decision, you are giving future genera­tions a climate-resilient forest and setting an example of respon­sible action. Thank you.

We look forward to hearing from you.