Regions

Forest sites across Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein (Germany)

Partner Organizations

• Danish Nature Agency (coordinator)
• Schleswig-Holstein State Forests (SHLF)
• University of Copenhagen
• Danish Forest Association
• Agency for Green Transition and Aquatic Environment
• Multiple private forest owners and forestry companies (e.g. HedeDanmark, Skov-Sam Holding, Løvenholm Gods)

Regenerative practices in scope

Not disclosed

Risks associated with the Landscape

Low resilience of monoculture conifer plantations; biodiversity loss

Monitored or published results/outcomes

Conversion of ~3.900 ha of forest in Denmark and 270 ha in Germany; establishment of 85 demonstration sites and 30 long-term monitoring plots (>50 years); estimated increase in carbon sequestration up to 35.000 tCO₂e/year; reduction in pesticide use; improved biodiversity and forest structure

Number of farmers engaged

Not disclosed

Number of farms engaged

Not disclosed

Number of hectares under management

4.850

Additional information:

The project covers ~220 locations and 85 forests; includes development of consulting services and subsidy schemes and targets both public and private forest sectors

Information about monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) approach:

Establishment of long-term monitoring plots measuring growth, yield, biodiversity, and carbon storage; development of indicators integrated into forest planning systems and EU forestry database (FISE)

Incentives and value creation model:

Not disclosed