Honor for Alfons Leitenbacher: Pioneers of the forest rejuvenation in Bavaria

Honor for Alfons Leitenbacher: Pioneers of the forest rejuvenation in Bavaria

The award of Alfons Leitenbacher, former head of the Office for Food, Agriculture and Forestry (Aelf) Traunstein, has set a strong sign for forestry in Bavaria. The BUND Nature Conservation honored him with the renowned Karl Gayer medal due to its long-term and outstanding contributions to sustainable forest rejuvenation and hunting practice.

honorable award for environmental protection

The award ceremony for the Karl Gayer Medal award took place during a festive event in Grabenstätt in the Traunstein district. Richard Mergner, the state chairman of the Bund Naturschutz, praised Leitenbacher's commitment, which is not only due to a personal initiative, but also to practical success in the forest economy. This award is particularly important because it underlines the need for natural and effective forest management in times of climate change.

a model for the future of the forests

The focus of Leitenbacher's work is on a mixed forest rejuvenation, which includes various tree species such as fir, beech and mountain haorn. Mergner explained that such mixed forests offer the best conditions for nature and flood protection and thus represent "life insurance" for the alpine regions. These sustainable practices are particularly important to protect the forests in Bavaria in view of the climatic challenges.

collaboration for sustainable solutions

Leitenbacher has recognized that the cooperation between forest owners, hunters and forester is essential to improve the situation of forest rejuvenation. Under his leadership, comprehensive analyzes for vegetation and the bite state were carried out in over 270 hunting grounds. This collaboration led to significantly better conditions for forest rejuvenation, which has increased significantly in numerous areas in recent years.

The role of the Karl Gayer Medal

The Karl Gayer Medal, which Leitenbacher now receives, is not only recognition of his personal commitment, but also a tribute to the over 100 years old principles of the forest professor Karl Gayer. Gayer campaigned for sustainable forest management in the 19th century and is considered a pioneer of mixed forest use. Leitenbacher is now the 37th winner of this medal and symbolizes the continued relevance of Gayer's ideas in today's time.

insight into the future

at a time when the forest areas in Bavaria are under great pressure, the commitment of experts such as Alfons Leitenbacher is essential. Their efforts show that a return to healthy, stable and climate -friendly forests is possible through joint use and innovative approaches. These developments are a prerequisite for a sustainable ecosystem that serves both nature and the following generations.

- Nag