ThüringenForst-AöR
ThüringenForst-AöR is a public law institution that has been committed to sustainable forest management and forest protection in Thüringen since 2012. With a focus on CLIMATE PROTECTION, RESEARCH, and COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, the organization actively and responsibly shapes the future of the forests.
ThüringenForst: Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Protection
editThüringenForst, founded in 2012, is a public law institution based in Erfurt, Thüringen. The organization is closely connected to the forest ecosystem and works with the aim of preserving and developing the diversity of the forest for future generations.
Key Products and Services
editThüringenForst sustainably manages and maintains the forests in Thüringen. The main activities include:
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Forest Management and Maintenance: The staff, including foresters, forest managers, forest specialists, and researchers, work in 24 forestry offices and other service facilities. They manage and maintain the local forests, provide free advice to forest owners, and support them in forest management based on forestry contracts[3][4].
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Research and Development: ThüringenForst has the Forestry Research and Competence Center in Gotha, which deals with all questions related to forests and forestry[3].
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Promotion and Consulting: The organization offers various forestry funding measures financed by the funds of the Free State of Thüringen, the federal government, and the European Union. These funding measures include activities such as reforestation, forest environmental measures, and investments in forest infrastructure[4].
Mission and Values
editThe mission of ThüringenForst is to shape the future for people and forests. The organization is committed to respecting and promoting human rights and environmental obligations. ThüringenForst advocates for sustainable forest management and active forest care to contribute to climate protection and support a climate-stable development of the Thüringen forests[3][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThüringenForst is intensively committed to sustainability and the protection of forests:
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Climate Protection: Through sustainable forest management and active forest care, ThüringenForst makes an active contribution to climate protection. The organization plants around two million trees annually and establishes climate-stable mixed forests[3].
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Forest Rescuer Week: ThüringenForst regularly organizes events such as the Forest Rescuer Week, where citizens, schools, and companies come together to plant trees and protect the forest. These actions help to close the gaps in the forest caused by climate change and damage events[3].
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Transparency and Human Rights: ThüringenForst is committed to the principles of internationally recognized human rights standards and guidelines. The organization sets high standards for its employees and business partners to ensure the protection of human rights[5].
Additional Initiatives
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Tree Planting Actions: ThüringenForst initiates and supports tree planting actions in collaboration with regional associations and the local population. These actions promote community involvement in forest protection and reforestation[3].
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Professional Competence and Training: The organization offers dual study programs in forestry and ecosystem management and is committed to training forestry professionals. This ensures the professional competence and future viability of forest management[3].
ThüringenForst is an important partner for the sustainable management and protection of forests in Thüringen, and its work significantly contributes to the preservation and development of the forest ecosystem.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.thueringenforst.de/startseite
- 2 - https://www.fisaonline.de/einrichtungen-finden/laenderforschungseinrichtungen/forschungseinrichtungen-in-thueringen/?tx_fisaresearch_researchinstitutionsofthebundeslaender%5Baction%5D=institutionDetails&tx_fisaresearch_researchinstitutionsofthebundeslaender%5Bcontroller%5D=Institutions&tx_fisaresearch_researchinstitutionsofthebundeslaender%5Bi_id%5D=443&tx_fisaresearch_researchinstitutionsofthebundeslaender%5Bst_id%5D=16&cHash=5c2096a4f2f97a6b1c89953f90cc7a0c
- 3 - https://gestalte-deine-zukunft.jetzt/node/39
- 4 - https://www.waldbesitzerportal.de/mein-wald-und-ich/foerderung/
- 5 - https://www.thueringenforst.de/ueber-uns/philosophie-ethik/transparenz-in-der-lieferkette