8,000 new trees for Ebersberg: Together against climate change!

8,000 new trees for Ebersberg: Together against climate change!

Nature needs our support! In November 2025, an important step for the environment was taken as part of the autumn planting by Aktion Zukunft+ and the mountain forest project in the Ebersberger Forest and Forstenrieder Park. A total of 8,000 new trees were planted in the Ebersberg and Munich districts, 4,000 in each forest. This initiative shows that with a lot of commitment and a good team spirit you can bring about big changes. Around 200 volunteers, including district administrators Christoph Göbel (Munich) and Robert Niedergesäß (Ebersberg), pitched in and thus actively contributed to climate protection.

The trees, which will now provide a breath of fresh air, are not only an eye-catcher, but also play a crucial role in the fight against climate change. With rising temperatures and extreme weather events, many tree species are facing challenges. The situation is made even more difficult by storms and pests, which is why reforestation and forest conversion represent important tasks that cannot be managed by the Bavarian State Forests alone. The initiative by Aktion Zukunft+ and the Bergwaldprojekt e.V. promotes the conversion to resilient tree species.

The details of the planting campaigns

In the Ebersberg district, the planting took place on November 8th, where 2,700 of 4,000 trees, mostly oaks and beeches, were planted in the ground in one day. District Administrator Niedergesäß praised the great motivation of the helpers and the cooperation with the Bavarian State Forests. In the Munich district, November 22nd was planting day: 2,750 trees, including English oaks, hornbeams and winter linden trees, were planted in Forstenrieder Park.

Now that the trees are going into winter dormancy, they can prepare for the coming spring season when they will begin budding. An exciting time for tree lovers!

Forests as habitats and CO₂ storage

Forests play an important role in protecting our drinking water and biodiversity. According to the Federal Environment Agency, trees are essential CO₂ stores that not only beautify our landscapes, but also contribute to improving the microclimate and air quality. Reforestation can make a significant contribution to reducing CO₂ and thus ensure a climate-stable future.

The ongoing discussion about the ecological benefits of non-native tree species and the challenges posed by climate change are also on the agenda. A balance must be found between ecological and economic impacts in order to create sustainable forests that will inspire the next generations.

Looking to the future, further planting campaigns are already planned for the coming years. The spring planting of 2026 is already casting its shadow, and if more and more people get involved in these important issues, we can look forward to a greener and more vibrant forest!