Projects for adults

The first Bergwaldprojekt week took place in 1987 under the motto "Everyone's talking about the forest, we're going!" in the wake of the forest dieback debate. Today, this commitment from volunteers is more important than ever: the mountain forest is under increasing pressure. Climate change, more frequent extreme events and structural changes in mountain areas are threatening its stability, while the demands on it as a protective forest, habitat, CO₂ storage and recreational area continue to rise.

In the Bergwaldprojekt weeks, volunteers are actively involved in the protection, care and preservation of the mountain forest. Under expert guidance, they work in groups on forestry activities, experience the mountain forest up close and make an important contribution to preserving its diverse services. This joint work also promotes personal and ecological awareness.