Over 2000 new trees for Neubulach and Wildberg: a green sign!

Over 2000 new trees for Neubulach and Wildberg: a green sign!

In Neubulach and Wildberg, it is currently being planted hard! Over 2000 new trees have found their place in these two communities, thanks to a large -scale reforestation campaign. 1200 new trees alone were set on a bald area, while in Wildberg there were also 950 Thujen, cedar and Elsberries planted. The seedlings come from the Environment and Nature Foundation of Sparda-Bank Baden-Württemberg, which has been active for the protection and reforestation of the Baden-Württemberg Forest since 2020.

The mayors Ulrich Bünger and Lars Dannemann thanked the foundation on behalf of the cities of Wildberg and Neubulach for the support of the foundation as well as the cooperation partners such as the German Forest Protection Association, which found suitable areas in interested municipalities. In a project of this size, the importance of the forest is undisputed, especially in the face of climate change, which also led to heated discussions in the local council on forest management and sustainability.

reforestation in response to climate change

climatic changes such as stormy weather events and drought represents a major challenge for forestry. It is becoming increasingly important to promote more resilient mixed and deciduous forests. One option for this is reforestation measures with Douglasien, which, according to environmental-undeamt.de, have a higher resistance to climate change. However, the ecological risks of such non-home-made tree species are also discussed.

The processes that take place in the event of a reforestation are now well documented. How are the tree species to be selected? What does the best floor preparation look like and how can a healthy water balance be guaranteed? These questions not only employ local initiatives, but also large research projects that are coordinated by the federal government. The focus is on sustainable forestry.

The challenges of implementation

The planting campaign also presented the municipalities with challenges. Thomas Wald, the forest district manager in Neubulach, reported on the great effort for the reforestation project and the special planting, which was particularly tricky due to the steep terrain. The weather also plays a crucial role: the young plants need a lot of water to be able to grow successfully. The fire brigade has agreed to artificially water the young seedlings in dry periods to ensure that they develop well.

In connection with the climatic changes, a water withdrawal ban for the Nagold has recently been issued. There was no exemption, but Inge Hormel from the Department for Forestry in the district of Calw offered her support on similar questions. This proactive approach testifies to a tireless endeavor to actively promote forest management in the region and at the same time minimize the consequential damage of climate change.

In summary, it can be said that the initiative in Neubulach and Wildberg is a sign of a good knack in local forest policy. The combination of reforestation and the commitment of the communities not only illustrates the informed use of climatic challenges, but also gives domestic biodiversity a chance to recover and grow again. It remains exciting to observe how this new forest will develop and what positive effects for the region and our environment arise.