Carlsberg I / Rheinland-Pfalz
In the Palatinate Forest, south of Carlsberg, more than 2 hectares of forest were reforested using clump planting and group planting methods.
08.05.2026
This spring, 2,000 deciduous trees were replanted. The south-facing slope and the last dry summer have taken their toll. In the meantime, a tremendous amount of effort has been put into this area through two rounds of replanting and the replacement of the growth sleeves. Overall, the area looks good, but—not least because of the replanting—it is at very different stages of development and will require continued attention for some time to come.
07.08.2025
In our two reforestation projects, Carlsberg I and Carlsberg II, we can clearly see how important soil quality is for the growth of our seedlings. We’ve seen very high survival rates on both sites, but the seedlings are developing much more slowly compared to many other projects. Nevertheless, we’re pleased to have seen that most of the seedlings—ranging in height from 80 cm to 200 cm—are healthy and robust. We’ll certainly continue to monitor both sites for a few more years to track their further development.
11.09.2024
On September 11, 2024, despite steady rain, our team was able to see for themselves the excellent growth rate on our site in Carlsberg. With the support of the dedicated forester, the team spent two hours inspecting all the areas we have reforested in the region. Everyone involved is very satisfied with the results and looks forward to continuing our close and trusting collaboration.
04.11.2023
With a tremendous amount of work and expense, all the tree sleeves have now been replaced and the damaged plants restored. Thanks to the support of the local foresters, the forestry company, the supplier of the tree sleeves, and the homeowners’ association, we were able to significantly reduce the additional costs and finance the remainder with voluntary donations. In keeping with our mission statement—“regional, sustainable, transparent”—it was important to us to repair the damage and thereby save the entire reforestation project.
05.09.2023
Following this summer’s spell of bad weather, which included storms and heavy rain, we unfortunately found that a large portion of the 8,000 ecological growth covers / plant sleeves had not withstood the conditions. As a result, some of the seedlings were also damaged. To meet our standards for sustainable reforestation, we are currently looking for a solution to replace all the damaged plants and install new plant sleeves.
11.03.2023
Under ideal conditions, around 50 volunteers from the region gathered on March 11, 2023, for the second reforestation day. In the Wattenheim Forest, dedicated volunteers of all ages spent the entire morning hoeing, planting, and protecting the trees, giving approximately 600 new trees a good start.
01.03.2023
The next reforestation day for our Carlsberg project is just around the corner. On March 11, 2023, we plan to kick off the next phase with the help of local volunteers. A total of 7,000 saplings will be planted in March and April. We’ll let you know how many trees our volunteers were able to plant that day.
13.12.2022
On December 9, 2022, the first seedlings were planted. The first 1,000 seedlings—a mix of oak, maple, and chestnut—were planted in time before the frost set in. District forester Isabelle Behret organized the planting and provided us with guidance. During the subsequent guided tour of her 2,000-hectare district, we visited additional areas that we will reforest together in 2023.
A modern silvicultural concept is used here, in which not the entire reforestation area is planted, but only parts of it—so-called clumps, groups, or tree islands. A clump has a diameter of between 5 and 7 meters. The next clump is planted approximately 12 meters away. The number of trees planted in a clump is generally around 40 for deciduous species. Between the clumps, the forest owner allows natural regeneration to take place. Deadwood left on the ground (branches, bark, small trunks) provides young shoots with protection from wildlife browsing and ideal growing conditions. Through this combination of planting and natural regeneration, the desired target tree species are introduced into the stand via the clumps, while simultaneously harnessing the potential of natural regeneration. In this case, we will be able to reforest several areas with a comparatively small number of trees.
