Bundeswehr lends a hand: Volunteers active in Müritz National Park!

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Bundeswehr soldiers are involved in nature conservation projects in the Müritz National Park. Valuable collaboration since 1993.

Bundeswehrsoldaten engagieren sich im Müritz-Nationalpark für Naturschutzprojekte. Wertvolle Zusammenarbeit seit 1993.
Bundeswehr soldiers are involved in nature conservation projects in the Müritz National Park. Valuable collaboration since 1993.

Bundeswehr lends a hand: Volunteers active in Müritz National Park!

In the picturesque backdrop of the Müritz National Park, the Bundeswehr shows once again that it has a good hand not only in defense but also in nature conservation. From October 6th to 10th, 2025, soldiers from System Center 24 from Trollenhagen engaged in a variety of nature conservation projects that tested both their muscle strength and their technical skills. That reports wir-sind-mueritzer.de.

The soldiers were tasked with dismantling fences that were once erected for monitoring purposes in difficult-to-access terrain. During this work they worked closely with rangers and foresters from the Serrahn district. The particular challenges included, among other things, the extremely dry soil conditions, which made their use extremely difficult. However, the joy of physical activity in nature was not dampened.

Commitment for over 30 years

The Bundeswehr's volunteer work in the Müritz National Park has a long tradition that goes back to 1993. Every year the soldiers from Neubrandenburg go to the national park to actively work on projects to preserve the natural landscapes. This year the focus was not only on dismantling fences, but also on the comprehensive repair of the footbridge at the observation tower on the Hasseln above the stone mill. Here, among other things, the foundation piles of the platform as well as the substructure and the planking were renewed, and a new railing was installed mueritz-nationalpark.de reported.

Before the work on the observation tower on the Hasseln could be completed, a dilapidated observation tower in the Serrahn was dismantled, which could no longer be maintained due to its dilapidated condition. This dismantling is the first step before preparations for the construction of a new observation tower can begin.

An important partner in nature conservation

Last but not least, Ulf Zimmermann, the head of the Müritz National Park, emphasized the Bundeswehr's valuable contribution to preserving the natural area. The soldiers' commitment was honored at a ceremony in the youth forest home, at which Staff Sergeant Oliver Bahr and other high-ranking officers were also present. They are convinced that the cooperation between the soldiers and the rangers of the National Park Authority not only promotes nature, but also team spirit and community.

Thanks to the commitment of the Bundeswehr, a large number of projects are also expected in the future. This includes the renaturation of the moor as well as the construction of additional visitor facilities and even the construction of a canoe portage point. Loud strelitzius.com Intact moors are not only important for biodiversity, but also for climate protection.

Finally, it remains to be said that the soldiers of System Center 24 and the rangers of the national park have been working together to preserve this wonderful region - and have been doing so for over 30 years. There is hope that this tradition will continue in the future, for the benefit of nature, people and the region.