Blog
Welcome to our Green Forest Fund blog.
Here you will find an overview of our latest posts that are thought-provoking, entertaining and informative.
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New Federal Forest Act – Who Is Allowed in the Woods?
The new Federal Forest Act (German: Bundeswaldgesetz) is awaited in excitement. For example, will there be restrictions for mountain bikers? Here is why it is important to keep areas free of access for people. Weiterlesen
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Amendment – If in Doubt, Shoot the Wolf
The Federal Ministry of the Environment decides on simplified shooting of wolves. Every time a sheep is killed, the hunt for wolves is open for 21 days. Is hunting wolves more important than protecting the forests? Weiterlesen
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The Status Quo in the Carpathian Mountains in Poland
More and more trees are being felled in our neighboring country. And even though the foresting industry is boasting its reforestation and woodland protection projects, the truth is that timber production is still a main driver of profits. We have visited an activist camp in the Carpathian woods and a dropout from the forestry industry… Weiterlesen
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Benefit Instead of Profit
Sustainability is the call of the hour. It’s being used so often that you almost can’t hear it anymore: ‘Sustainable’ has become a label slapped on to just about anything and everything – more often than not with just the right certification at hand. Weiterlesen
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Our Christmas-Time Special: A Tree for a Gift!
A tree whose green will always delight us. Whether summer days be bright or winter’s snow so white: Christmas trees at our sites may grow, sustainably, for as long and tall as they want – without being cut down and thrown in the trash after Christmas. Weiterlesen
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We Are Registered with Transparency International!
We are very proud to be part of this project. And as a positive side effect, you can rest assured that we treat your faith in us and your donations with the highest transparency and respect! Weiterlesen
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To All Our Supporters: Thank You for a Highly Successful Year 2021!
It feels good to know that there are so many people who wish to join us in our mission to help the planet. Weiterlesen
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How Does My Tree Become Part of Tomorrow’s Forests?
From time to time we’re asked this question: has my tree been planted yet? Sometimes it may actually take quite a while for your tree to finally be planted on our plot. That’s the same with any other provider, but we make it transparent with our tree tracker. Weiterlesen
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Planting trees as a compensation for industrial areas? No way!
We do not support a modern sale of indulgences. Weiterlesen
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There are many good reasons for spending 30 Euros on a tree.
It’s not about a single tree but also about its future. We don’t do greenwashing. We’re a non-profit organization with a simple promise. Weiterlesen
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The story about the bees and the flowers
Plant life – for the protection of nature and the species! Create invaluable living spaces for bees and pollinating insects now! Weiterlesen
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“Because you own this planet, too.”
Interview with Thorsten Walter, the initiator of Green Forest Fund. Weiterlesen
