Lüdelsen,
Germany
European forests face imminent climate risks as they largely consist of monocultures heavily affected by bark beetles, droughts, and storms.
More than half a million hectares of forest in Germany have died since 2018. And it's not just Germany – more than 60% of the trees in all of Europe are in danger today due to climate change.
Tackling this challenge requires turning endangered monocultures into climate-resilient, biodiverse forests - a process called ‘forest adaptation’.
In the climate project “Altmark“, Pina Earth transforms over 155 hectares made up of 78% uniform pine forest in Saxony-Anhalt into a near-natural biodiverse forest. By doing so, the project avoids and removes over 15,000 tons of CO₂ emissions over 30 years from the atmosphere, preparing the forest for future climatic conditions.
The following activities are financed and implemented as part of the climate project:
(1) planting multiple diverse, climate-resilient tree species such as douglas fir, larch, beech and northern red oak
(2) supporting the natural rejuvenation of young trees,
(3) improving wildlife management
By implementing these activities, the Altmark project drives regional climate protection, while strengthening biodiversity and contributing to society reaching the Paris Agreement.