Planting climate-stable trees in Germany
Plant high-quality mixed forest locally and promote the handprint. From 5,000 trees, your own company forests are realized at the desired location.
What we have achieved so far:
> 440.000
Trees
> 40.000
Square meters of forest protected
> 90
planted areas in Germany
Forests are one of the most important natural climate protectors
Trees are our allies in the fight against climate change: they store CO2, release oxygen, store and filter drinking water and provide a habitat for many animals and other species.
But German forests are in a bad way: three out of four trees have sparse crowns. The consequences of climate change have taken their toll on the forest. In order to protect and preserve the forest, we are therefore providing an impetus for climate-stable mixed forests.
Our co-founder Jan has a degree in forestry and agronomy and is the in-house climate forester at Planted. With the right expertise, he takes care of land selection, collaboration with forest owners and the selection of climate-stable tree species.
Which tree species we plant is decided anew for each area. It is important that the tree species can cope with future changes in the climate. So far, we have planted hornbeams, sweet chestnuts, lime trees and sessile oaks, among others.
We plant mixed forests throughout Germany. The areas belong to municipalities, federal states and private individuals. The only important thing for us is that the forest is preserved for the future and fulfills its protective functions.
Why we plant trees in Germany
The safety of the planting is guaranteed by expertise and evidence.
Maximum quality and expertise from in-house climate forester Jan Borchert.
Control mechanisms using geocoordinates for each individual tree.
Forests can be visited thanks to local areas, the impact becomes tangible.
Our forest areas in Germany
In the Palatinate, we have planted in various areas to bring back the mixed forest there. Among other things, oaks, willows, alders and firs grow here to keep the forest climate-stable.
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Into the Woods
FAQ on the mixed forest
Our climate forester Jan selects the right tree species for each specific area based on the conditions of the land. He always makes sure that the tree species are as climate-stable as possible, for example that they have deep roots so that they can access water easily in summer. For these reasons alone, our trees have a very good chance of survival. The planted areas are regularly checked by us and foresters on site to ensure that the planned forest is actually being created.
We offset unavoidable CO₂ emissions through certified climate protection projects. Planting trees does not serve to offset CO₂ and is purely additional at Planted. It promotes the forest ecosystem with all its important protective functions.
The need to plant forests in Germany is urgent, as climate change has led to a considerable loss of trees. Despite legal obligations, the financial resources available are often insufficient to adequately fund the necessary reforestation projects. This is where Planted comes in. Together with companies, we are helping to promote reforestation and compensate for the loss of forests. This is the only way we can counteract the challenges of climate change in a timely manner.
We have our own forester on board, under whose guidance our Planted team also regularly plants trees. This means that the entire Planted team knows how to plant trees in the form of mixed forest. For projects with a large number of trees, the planting is supervised by professional subcontractors. To this end, we have concluded sponsorship agreements with federal states, municipalities and private forest owners. Employees of committed companies can also take part. To ensure that our trees grow up safely, we visit our projects several times a year and regularly exchange information with our partner forests.
The type of tree we plant depends on the location and is decided individually for each area. Our climate forester Jan knows which trees are best suited to each location. With Planted, we plant mixed forest, as this is more stable than monocultures. Monocultures are particularly susceptible to heat, wind, drought and insects. So far, we have planted the following tree species, among others: oak, hornbeam, alder, lime, sweet chestnut, cherry and fir. They are all robust and have deep roots. As a result, they can easily reach water in the summer and are not blown over by the wind in the fall. The tree species can cope well with the future conditions caused by the climate crisis, which is why we call them climate-stable tree species.
In order to plant trees properly and promote a healthy forest, it is important to carefully select suitable areas and plant mixed forests instead of monocultures. The choice of tree species should also be based on the conditions of the area in question. Trees are best planted in the ground during the cold season, when they are dormant and growing less actively. This means less stress for the trees. The trees also have a better chance of taking root, need less watering and have a lower risk of pest infestation.