Project Description and Activities
In the Rosenau project, forest areas in three different federal states are being adapted to biodiverse mixed forests: Saxony-Anhalt, Brandenburg and Lower Saxony.
On the FSC and PEFC-certified forest areas, pure pine stands are mixed with silver fir, sycamore maple, small-leaved lime, black locust and beech, among others, so that they can better withstand dry summers and climate risks such as forest fires and pests in the future. Adjacent to a nature reserve, the project offers unique diversity and is home to rare and endangered species such as capercaillie, wildcats, white-tailed eagles and wolves.
Project activities
Impressions of the project
Why we need forest adaptation
Storms
Forest areas with many tall and thin trees are more susceptible to storm damage (so-called windthrow). If, in addition, most of the trees in a section of forest are the same height, storms can lead to the loss of entire forest sections.
Forest fires
Wind plays a decisive role in the development of forest fires. In row-planted monocultures, the wind can easily push the fire through the stand, which leads to a faster spread of forest fires.
Impact of the project
Species distribution at project start
Number of main tree species
Biodiversity Index
Contribution to the UN SDGs
The Project Team
Till Standarski
from Pina Earth is overseeing the project from the quantification and certification side. This includes, for example, simulating the forest's development over the next 30 years. Find out more here.
Lutz Freytag
fulfilled a lifelong dream by buying his own piece of forest. As a third-generation forester, he combines forestry utilisation with active nature conservation in order to preserve his forest sustainably for future generations.
Project updates
2024-10-18
Planting
Around 2,300 trees were planted on the project site, including maple, hornbeam, and black locust as new tree species. This not only promotes biodiversity but also aims to enhance resilience against climate change.
2024-12-09
Successful Third-Party-Certification
Following a site visit in September 2024, the project has now been successfully audited and certified by TÜV Nord Cert in accordance with the 'Waldklimastandard' (WKS). The validation report has been submitted and the credits have been distributed and are therefore available immediately.
2024-09-10
Site visit by the auditor
The site visit is part of the certification process at the start of the climate protection project. As the project area is located in three different federal states, the audit was carried out over the course of two days to inspect several stands in all of the federal states.
The aim of the visit was to check the initial situation in the stands inspected.
2024-04-01
Hunting
To provide the best possible protection for young trees and ensure their successful establishment, hunting activities have been intensified. By regulating the wildlife population, particularly deer and stags, browsing damage to the sensitive young plants is reduced. Through a combination of targeted forest restructuring and active wildlife management, a resilient, species-rich, and sustainable ecosystem is being created, better adapted to the challenges of climate change.
2024-01-01
Project start
Start of project activities.
