Project Description
In 2021, the grassland located in the east of Germany was purchased by our PLANT-MY-TREE. Die Stiftung. and we then obtained the rights to start afforestation. Our foundation guarantees that the trees will never be subject to deforestation, even after the project duration. This project is exceptional as it is one of the rare cases that allows for additionality in Germany. This area wasn't counted in national carbon goals, as it was registered as grassland and not as a forest before and so afforestation was not legally required.
Stakeholders and local communities involved in the project
As this project is designed to generate carbon credits, our stakeholders are our main buyers. The planting will be accomplished by our staff. This project has been approved by the county nature conservation authority and is being monitored by our staff as well as a local forester on a regular basis.
Project Goals
Like with this project, our foundation acquires various natural areas such as forests, moors and meadows mainly located in Germany. The areas belonging to and afforested by our foundation are developed into healthy mixed forests that are preserved indefinitely. In this way, we create, expand and protect vital habitats for plants, insects and animals for the nature of tomorrow.
Co-benefits
We expect this project to be a healthy forest that future generations of the local community will enjoy for many years to come.
Tree species (planted and/or existing)
6 different species: English oaks, coastal firs, Douglas firs, bird cherrys, sweet chestnuts, black alders
Tree density (trees/ha)
1704