Project Description
Rewilding in Wusseken by eMission-X gGmbH
The eMission-X gGmbH project in Wusseken is dedicated to the transformative practice of rewilding, aimed at restoring and protecting natural ecosystems in the region. This initiative embodies a commitment to environmental conservation through minimal human intervention, allowing nature to reclaim and thrive in its own right. That is what we are doing also in Wusseken. Size 3830 sqm.
Stakeholders and local communities involved in the project
The land is owned by eMIssion-X. The grant for trees and work was given by GLS Bank. PLus the support of local business owners to help us out with stuff we forgot at our office.
Project Goals
Ecosystem Restoration: The project focuses on revitalizing local ecosystems by reintroducing native plant and animal species that have been historically present in the area.
Biodiversity Enhancement: By fostering a diverse range of flora and fauna, the initiative seeks to improve the overall health and resilience of the local environment.
Community Engagement: As a non-profit organization, eMission-X actively collaborates with local communities and environmental experts to implement effective rewilding strategies, ensuring that the voices of residents are integral to the process.
Educational Outreach: The project includes educational components designed to raise awareness about the significance of rewilding and biodiversity conservation, empowering community members to participate in these efforts.
Co-benefits
As this land was bought from the industrial agriculture we wil lsee more wildlife when we take down the fence, a plus in biodiversity and better water quality as there will be less fertiliser and pesticides which also helps the groundwater
Tree species (planted and/or existing)
20 pcs Corylus avellana Hazel
10 pcs Quercus robur English oak
10 Prunus avium Bird cherry
6 pcs. Malus sylvestris Apple in varieties
16 pcs. Pyrus communis Pear in varieties
10 pcs. Sorbus aucuparia Common rowan
10 pcs. Betula pendula Sand birch
10 Quercus rubra Red oak
10 pcs. Prunus padus Weeping cherry
10 pcs. Mespilus germanica Medlar
10 Sorbus domestica Speierling
10 dog roses (rosa canina)
10 single-stemmed hawthorns (Crataegus monogyna)
53 poplars
Tree density (trees/ha)
500