Hintergrund
Forest adaptation

Project Schoneiche

Conversion from pine-dominated forest to biodiverse mixed forest

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 260 ha in Brandenburg
39,829 t CO₂
Duration:  2023 - 2053

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Project Description and Activities

In the Schoneiche project, approximately 260 hectares of a largely single-layered pine forest near Gebersdorf, roughly 60 kilometers south of Berlin, are being converted into a species-rich and structurally diverse mixed forest.

Structurally poor, pine-dominated stands are gradually being developed into a diverse forest by planting additional tree species or promoting natural regeneration. Rare species such as mountain ash, wild fruit, sweet cherry and yew, as well as various oak species, are being added to create new biotopes and increase biodiversity. The high proportion of deciduous trees and the introduction of climate-resilient species will create a stable mixed forest that is better equipped to face the increasing challenges of climate change, such as storms, drought and pest infestation.

The ambitious, experienced and ecologically orientated forest owner consistently focuses on sustainable management measures and thus contributes to the long-term protection of this valuable forest ecosystem.

Project activities

Planting of English oaks, beeches and maples, among others
Preservation of rare precious woods such as mountain ash, sweet cherry and yew
Adapted game management
Creation of biotopes to increase biodiversity

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.

Beetle infestation

Prolonged drought weakens trees, which can then no longer adequately protect themselves against bark beetles and other infestations. As the trees are close together, a beetle infestation can easily spread to the entire forest and destroy large areas of it.


Impact of the project

Species distribution at project start

Number of main tree species

from 1 to 5
400 %

Biodiversity Index

from 0.05 to 0.69
1,280 %

Contribution to the UN SDGs

Good Health and Well-Being
Quality Education
Clean Water and Sanitation
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life on Land

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.

Stephan Thrun

„We manage the forestry operation as a family business and we're trying to achieve a diverse, climate-resilient mixed forest in the future.“

Stephan Thrun

Stefan Thrun

Forest Owner


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