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New trees for the Harz: 5,000 young beech trees for sustainable forests!
On November 5, 2025, initiatives in the Harz region planted 5,000 trees to regenerate forests after damage caused by climate influences.
New trees for the Harz: 5,000 young beech trees for sustainable forests!
Something green is happening in the heart of the Harz Mountains: More than 5,000 new trees are being planted in a major reforestation campaign. Led by Michael Rudolph from the Lower Saxony State Forests, Malte Heinemann from the fit4future foundation Germany, Tiziana Rose from Antenne Niedersachsen, Josefine Barke also from the Lower Saxony State Forests and Thomas Fast from the United Kids Foundations, the planting of young beech trees recently began. This initiative is part of the “Harz Helfer – Every Tree Counts!” project, which aims to reforest the severely damaged forest areas in the Harz and contribute to the stabilization of the regional forests.
The Harz forests have suffered from drought, storms and the dreaded bark beetle in recent years. Large bare areas now dominate the landscape and represent a significant challenge for nature. Reforestation is a long-term undertaking that requires both specialist knowledge and a high level of commitment. But the organizers are not giving up: Since the start of the initiative, 15,000 trees have already been planted for reforestation and many more are planned. Anyone who is interested can support the project; For just five euros, another tree is planted and cared for. There's a better way to actively do something for the environment!
The importance of reforestation
The current planting campaign is not a one-off event, but rather part of an overarching plan to expand and secure the forest in the long term. The trees are planted in a location-appropriate and climate-adapted manner to create stable mixed forests. These measures help ensure that the Harz not only regains its green splendor, but also remains preserved as a habitat for many animal and plant species. After all, a healthy forest is more than just a beautiful sight; it is a healing ecosystem and plays an important role in climate protection.
The organizers of “Harz Helfer” are optimistic. “Every tree counts!” they emphasize, because every contribution – even just one – makes a difference. There are numerous ways to get involved and the joy of watching trees being planted is priceless. The campaign not only contributes to nature, but also to the community, as numerous volunteers are involved in building a healthy forest.
In summary: The Harz region needs a revival, and the reforestation project offers a wonderful opportunity to become an active part of this change. Whether through donations or personal help, everyone can do their part to restore this beautiful landscape. If that isn't a good deal for the next generations!