Briesen (Mark) Forest Restoration
About the project:
Located near Berlin, the project restored an old forest biotope in the Brandenburg region, one of Germany’s driest areas, increasingly affected by droughts, storms, and wildfires. The intervention focused on improving forest resilience by transforming a homogeneous beech and sycamore maple stand into a diverse, climate-adapted woodland.
Across approximately 2 hectares, a mix of native and resilient species was established. The planting design strengthened ecological diversity and improved the forest’s capacity to thrive under reduced water availability. This transformation laid the foundation for the future development of a food forest, combining ecological restoration with productive land use.
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Objective
To convert a vulnerable monoculture forest into a diverse, climate-adapted ecosystem by planting a mix of native and resilient trees. The project strengthens forest structure, enhances ecological stability, and lays the foundation for future food forest development.
Impact
By diversifying a degraded woodland, the Brandenburg project enhanced biodiversity and strengthened the forest’s resilience to drought, storms, and fire. The inclusion of multiple native species improved soil health, boosted carbon sequestration, and reduced the vulnerability associated with monocultures. As a result, the area now supports richer habitats, delivers greater ecosystem services, and serves as a reference for sustainable forest management in dry regions of northern Germany.
This project contributes to the following SDGs:
