Planting trees in the Taunus: Neu-Anspach
Thanks to our good cooperation with various forest owners, we have already been able to implement several projects in Neu-Anspach. The forest areas are approx. 35 km from Frankfurt. Our last tree planting took place in autumn 2024. However, we are open to new tree projects and new tree partners in this region. At the same time, we have another tree project in Hohenstein, also in the Taunus.
Reforestation: further planting in autumn 2024
A company from Bad Soden sponsored 500 trees that we planted in autumn 2024. The total area is 1.56 hectares, while the intact 60-year-old forest is only 0.4 hectares. Douglas fir, coastal fir, sycamore maple, lime and red oak were planted on the damaged area in several stages. Now we considered high-quality tree hazel seedlings.
Natural tree sowing also produces individual cherries, maples and shrubs everywhere, such as elderberry and Pfaffenhütchen (euonymus europaeus).
In this area we also planted southern European chestnuts, which have been grown in small areas in Germany for a long time and which have proven to be very resistant to drought. By mixing all these different tree species, the forest is now ideally set up to withstand future pest infestations, renewed drought or other environmental influences.
What about you? Are you next to plant trees? We are happy to arrange a PR/marketing appointment on site, for example to take photos or symbolically plant a few trees.
The picture on the left shows you how the area is cut out manually. It’s pure manpower and a lot of work to fight your way through the dense undergrowth.
The picture in the middle shows the areas from above (marked zones) that we have replanted because they got lost due to bark beetles. In the picture on the right, you can see how high the bushes are that have to be cut away in order to be able to plant new, small seedlings.
Planting trees: What we did already
Forest Care
Here you can see young chestnuts that have been overgrown by blackberries. That’s why regular forest maintenance is important in the first few years. Otherwise, the young trees would suffocate and not survive. Status as of June 2024, almost half a year later after planting.
Tree project in Neu-Anspach
In autumn 2023 we planted another 400 trees. We would like to thank the tree sponsor, an established company based in Frankfurt.
5 months after first planting in Neu-Anspach
You might not believe it, but nature can spread extremely quickly. Unfortunately, trees take a little longer… Here you can see a young tree that was planted in March 2023, which is now almost drowned in all the bushes around it. The undergrowth must be cut away regularly in the first few years so that the seedlings survive and do not suffocate in the thicket.
Afforestation in Neu-Anspach
Merz Therapeutics GmbH realized its first tree project with us in Neu-Anspach in spring 2023. The company sponsored 1,000 trees, which were planted by professional forest workers.We met with the forest owner early on a Saturday morning to watch their great work.
Status before tree planting work
This is what it looks like when the area is cleared just before tree planting begins.
Are you also excited about seeing how fast nature and forests can come back? Then get in touch and take on tree sponsorship with your company. We look forward to hearing from you.