LIFE Forests-waterworlds

Natural habitat forest

Our oak forests are natural and cultural heritage. They are one of our most species-rich forest habitats. At the same time they are witnesses of the utilisation by humans over the centuries.

 

The oak-hornbeam-forest

The pedunculate or common or English oak is the characteristic oak species in the oak-hornbeam forests.

Read more: The mixed oak forest

Waldwirtschaft

Close-to-nature forestry

Timber is versatile and is constantly growing in our local forests. Close-to-nature forest management produces wood sustainably.

Read more: Close-to-nature forestry

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