Objectives

The traces of climate change are already clearly visible in the Hessian forest. Numerous forest areas have been so severely affected by damage such as drought and beetle infestation that they need to be reforested. In this context, the forests of the future should be as well adapted as possible to the changing climatic and ecological conditions. The aim of the project is to test the extent to which habitats with a high ecological value for flower-pollinating insects, such as bees, can be created through a special selection of trees, shrubs and herbs. Ecological and economic goals are agreed upon so that the effort of increasing biodiversity is also financially worthwhile for forest owners.