Baruth/Mark: Forest Restoration
About the project
This project focuses on reforesting and revitalising the drought- and fire-affected landscapes around Baruth/Mark, Brandenburg. Once dominated by vulnerable pine monocultures, the area has suffered extensive tree loss from bark beetle infestations, forest fires, and prolonged droughts. The project aims to re-establish a diverse, climate-resilient forest. These mixed-species plantings will enhance biodiversity, improve soil structure, and restore the natural water balance in one of Germany’s most climate-stressed regions.
Objective
Restore approximately 2-3 hectares of degraded forest land by planting 8,000–10,000 native and climate-adapted trees, replacing damaged monocultures with resilient, mixed forest ecosystems that support biodiversity and long-term carbon storage.
Impact
By supporting this project, you will help restore degraded land and strengthen natural resilience to drought, pests, and fire. The new forest will store carbon for decades, improve water retention, stabilise sandy soils, and provide habitats for birds, insects, and other wildlife. It will also help reconnect fragmented ecosystems, creating ecological corridors in the Baruth/Mark landscape. At the same time, the project offers educational and volunteering opportunities for those companies or other stakeholders who want to actively participate in climate action.
How do we measure this impact?
Number of trees planted
Number of hectares restored
Tons of CO2 eq absorbed
Community members involved
Supporting this project means supporting the following SDGs:
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