How can I get involved for the forest?

How can I get involved for the forest? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview: https://youtu.be/dbUzCEQq1iE If you want to do something good for the forest, it makes sense first and foremost to minimize your own greenhouse gas emissions and urge politicians to take decisive action against the climate crisis. If […]

How do we use the wood from old trees as sustainably as possible?

How do we use the wood from old trees as sustainably as possible? Is heating with wood sustainable or is it better to use wood only as a building material? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview: https://youtu.be/JyrECs3Oup8 When wood is processed into durable wood products, such as roof trusses, dining […]

We are committed to reforestation

We are committed to reforestation Why are we doing this? We are convinced that heating with wood is sustainable and future-proof. This is because wood is a renewable and regionally available raw material that is also CO2-neutral. This means that when wood is burned, only as much carbon dioxide is released as the plant has […]

Can a forest be overused? What is the right measure?

Can a forest be overused? What is the right measure? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview. Forests can definitely be overused. This has also happened over long periods in the past. Until the beginning of the 20th century, for example, large quantities of forest litter, i.e. needles and leaves, were […]

A pizza dome for the secondary school in Fürth-Stadeln

The campaign “We do this” was started to show interested pupils the wide range of training opportunities and good career prospects in the construction industry.

Why should forests be managed at all?

Why should forests be managed at all? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview. Wood is a great, natural raw material and has been used by people for thousands of years. Other raw materials with a much more negative environmental impact can be replaced, for example in the construction industry. In […]

What does sustainable forestry mean?

What does sustainable forestry mean? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview. The forest must be properly cared for and used. In the end, the CO2 balance is only correct if the forest absorbs more CO2 than it loses through storms, forest fires, beetle damage and the like. A forest absorbs […]

What contribution can forests make to climate protection?

What contribution can forests make to climate protection? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview. A very large one, because forests are carbon reservoirs. When trees grow, they absorb CO2 that would otherwise pollute our atmosphere. Forests also play an important role in preserving biodiversity and replacing synthetic materials such as […]

Which tree species are particularly threatened by climate change?

Which tree species are particularly threatened by climate change? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview. Tree species that occur outside their natural range are currently under particular threat. In Germany, outside the mountains, these are mainly conifers such as spruce and larch. They occur naturally in cool, rainy regions. Pine […]

Is climate change affecting our forests?

Is climate change affecting our forests? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8EsfzRijq0&t=3s “Yes, trees are particularly affected by climatic changes due to their longevity and site-dependency. Storms and long periods of drought weaken the forests and make them more susceptible to forest fires and parasites such as insects, e.g. […]