Vintířov Restoration Project
About the project:
Located in the Sokolov District of the Karlovy Vary Region, the Vintířov project restores both degraded forest and former agricultural land. In partnership with local landowners, Life Terra promotes the recovery of ecosystems severely affected by bark-beetle outbreaks — a visible consequence of climate change in Central Europe.
The project covers 7 hectares, combining seedlings of Spanish provenance and native Czech species. The initiative was designed with scientific support from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), whose Forestry Department also contributes to long-term monitoring.
You can contribute to this project by adopting trees:
Objectives:
Support climate-resilient reforestation by introducing species adapted to future climatic conditions.
Convert low-productivity or damaged agricultural and forestry plots into diverse, multifunctional forest ecosystems.
Engage local authorities, community groups, and youth organisations in active restoration and environmental education.
Generate field data and best practices for academic research and sustainable forest management.
Impact
The Vintířov project contributes to restoring forest resilience and biodiversity in one of the Czech regions most affected by bark beetle infestations. By establishing a diverse mix of species, the initiative strengthens local ecosystems, stabilises soils, and enhances water retention capacity.
The collaboration between Life Terra, local municipalities, and the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague has also created a bridge between science, community, and practice; engaging citizens, youth groups, and forest owners in hands-on environmental action. Beyond its ecological value, the project fosters environmental awareness and demonstrates a scalable model for climate-adaptive reforestation in Central Europe.
This project contributes to the following SDGs:
