A piece of primeval forest for tomorrow Lightnet protects the ‘Lohmar wilderness gem’ in Germany

Forests provide habitats for numerous animal and plant species and store carbon in their biomass and soils. At the same time, many forest areas are affected by forestry, habitat fragmentation and changing climatic conditions.

This is why we are participating in the UrwaldProjekt by Wohllebens Waldakademie, supporting the conservation of 656 square meters of forest in the “Wildnisjuwel Lohmar” in Germany’s Bergisches Land region. The UrwaldProjekt has been recognized by the United Nations. Peter Wohlleben, forester and author, has been committed for many years to preserving old forests in Germany and raising awareness of their ecological importance. Wohllebens Waldakademie is managed by his son Tobias Wohlleben and his wife Johanna.

In the Wildnisjuwel Lohmar, old beech and oak trees grow alongside younger generations of forest. Two streams, hills and open meadows characterize the area and create a variety of habitats. Former forestry tracks are gradually being reclaimed by vegetation. In areas affected by bark beetle infestation, birch, maple and young beech trees are now among the species growing.