Tree instead of junk: 100,000 new trees for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania!

Tree instead of junk: 100,000 new trees for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania!

Something is happening in the forest in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Under the motto “Tree instead of junk”, the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Forest Foundation has started an impressive reforestation campaign in collaboration with the State Forestry Agency. Around a quarter of the state's area is dominated by forests, which not only provide a habitat for numerous animals, but also represent an important recreational area for people. Ralf Perske, operations manager at Pollmeier Schnittholz GmbH, recently gave the starting signal for this initiative in the Jasnitz forest and brought with him 100 donated trees, including beech, linden, maple and oak.
Baltic Sea newspaperreports that the aim of this campaign is to develop healthy and species-rich mixed forests that can better adapt to the challenges of climate change. This is particularly necessary because many forests in MV tend to be dominated by pine trees, which endangers the stability of the forests.

A look at the Cologne climate researchers shows how important this reforestation is for the climate. Forests are essential climate regulators and store large amounts of carbon. Greenpeace data shows that forests worldwide absorb around 7.6 billion tons of CO₂ every year. At the same time, reforestation is one of the most effective ways to combat global warming and restore damaged landscapes. It is estimated that one hectare of forest can sequester up to 8 tons of CO₂ per year.
Class climateemphasizes that mixed forests have a particular advantage here: they bind up to 57% more carbon than pure tree species and are more resistant to pests and extreme weather conditions.

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