Fireclay vs. vermiculite

Both materials are used in stove construction. What are the differences? What are the advantages and disadvantages? And where are the materials used?

How long should a tree remain standing before it is felled in order to make the greatest possible contribution?

How long should a tree remain standing before it is felled in order to make the greatest possible contribution? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview: Basically, as soon as the constitution of the tree deteriorates and it hardly grows any more, it is time to fell it. This is because […]

How should I preserve my forest to encourage bees?

How should I preserve my forest to encourage bees? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview: Regular thinning, i.e. the removal of a few trees, is important so that the forest is not too dark. Sunlight should reach the soil so that ground plants can grow there. The creation of small […]

Which tree species are best suited for reforestation?

Which tree species are best suited for reforestation? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview: It is important to plant tree species that are equipped for climate change. In other words, those that are thermophilic and can cope with less precipitation, such as Norway maple, bird cherry and service tree. Foreign […]

Why does reforestation make sense?

Why does reforestation make sense? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview: https://youtu.be/qe8TYffe5Bg Reforestation is usually carried out when there are only little of the old trees left or, for example, when agricultural land is to be converted into forest. Forests play an important role for the climate, drinking water, the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]