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Three friends save Windecker Forest: nature experience for everyone!
Three friends in Windeck buy forest to protect nature. Goal: Promote biodiversity and provide education through activities.
Three friends save Windecker Forest: nature experience for everyone!
In the idyllic district of Rossel in Windeck, three friends have launched a very special mission: Julia Wildeis, Martin Lohnecke and Hauke Steg have acquired a forest in order not only to give it back to nature, but also to share it with the community. At a ceremony last Saturday, the first bivouac was set up, fire-making was practiced with a drill bow and stick bread was offered for consumption. This forest, named "Sharewood Forest", is a play on words reminiscent of the legend of Sherwood Forest and symbolizes the idea of sharing, like the Review reported.
However, the purpose of this project is much deeper. The forest owners do not want to use the forest for timber harvesting, but rather design it as a space for nature experiences, education and community activities. The plan is to convert the existing spruce monoculture into a species-rich, climate-resilient mixed forest. For this purpose, native tree species such as sessile oak, tree hazel, sweet chestnut, white elm and many more will be replanted, which will contribute to the biodiversity of the forest. An important goal is to create refuges for various animal species such as badgers, deer and wild boars, which benefits both the animals and the environment Goethe Institute indicates.
Joint actions and a look into the future
Numerous activities are planned for the “Sharewood Forest” in the coming years, including wilderness education, planting campaigns and nature tours. Mindfulness exercises are also on the program to enable visitors to have a deeper connection with nature. These initiatives are part of a broader trend that the federal government is pursuing with its “Forest Strategy 2050,” which aims to promote and protect forests in times of climate change. Loud BMELH By 2050, 2.7 million hectares of forest areas in Germany are to be converted into so-called climate forests, with funding of 1.5 billion euros available to support this.
The forest owners in Windeck see themselves as guardians of nature and want to create a sustainable basis for future generations. It is an initiative that is not only locally important, but also takes into account the larger goal of reforestation and biodiversity conservation. Social activities such as the creation of an orchard with different types of fruit at the edge of the forest round off the concept. With all of these measures, the forest will remain open to the public - the planned actions are intended not only to increase awareness of nature, but also to promote community.
Julia, Martin and Hauke's mission could be an example for similar projects in other regions of Germany, especially given the many challenges that forests face due to climate change. The past years of drought and the damage caused by pests have clearly shown us how important it is to protect our forests and make them fit for the future.