Forestry management in Saarland focuses on climate resilience

In the Saarland region of Germany, forester Michael Marx is implementing diverse planting strategies at the von Boch'sche Forstverwaltung to help private forests withstand climate change and drought.

Working within the Merzig-Wadern district, Marx is focusing on a broad mix of species, including alder, cherry, oak, and silver fir, to ensure resilience. The management involves protecting approximately 2,000 young trees on a half-hectare area by clearing vegetation and guarding against browsing by wildlife. Despite challenges from extremely dry summers that have caused some saplings to wither, the strategy emphasizes biodiversity to prepare the forest for future environmental conditions.