Klimawald Schuenhagen - green project on the Baltic Sea

A new forest area has been created in the "North West Pomeranian Forest Landscape" in the Fischland-Darß-Zingst region in the immediate vicinity of the Schuenhagen forestry office building. This climate forest is dedicated as the "1st German-American Climate Forest". Together with the American Tourism Society, a major planting event was held on October 28, 2009, in which other forest campaigners were of course also happy to participate. The Schuenhagen climate forest was reforested in 2008 by planting bird cherry as the main tree species in a mixture with other noble tree species. As a result of extreme flooding in 20011 , there were major losses of seedlings, which were subsequently compensated for by planting 1000 hornbeams. In addition, for ecological reasons, a stepped forest edge was created using species such as blackthorn, viburnum and tree species such as field maple and wild apple. After 14 years, the trees have developed very well and reached an impressive height of 7 m to 10 m. How to find the Schuenhagen climate forest The reforestation area is located near the village of Schuenhagen. It can be reached via the L 212, approx. 2 km south of Velgast in the direction of Richtenberg/Franzburg. Parking is available directly at the Schuenhagen forestry office. From there, please follow the signs for "Klimawald". From there it is about 200 m on foot to the reforestation area. Forest shares for our climate forests Since 2007, more than 100 hectares of new, climate change-adapted forest have been planted at 19 different locations in all parts of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The reforestation of these additional areas was financed by "forest shares" from holidaymakers, residents and companies. During planting campaigns for our climate forests, guests can talk to forestry experts and learn exciting details about the forest in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. - More information about the forest share -

Climate forest Schuenhagen - afforested forest area near the Baltic Sea

The Schuenhagen climate forest is located in the northern Pomeranian forest landscape, not far from the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula on the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The reforestation area was created in 2008 by planting bird cherry as the main tree species, supplemented by other noble tree species. Today, the trees have reached a considerable height of 7 to 10 meters after around 14 years.

German-American climate forest and ecological features

On October 28, 2009, a major planting campaign took place together with the American Tourism Society - since then, the area has officially been called the "1st German-American Climate Forest". After an extreme flood in 2011, which destroyed many seedlings, around 1,000 hornbeams were replanted. For ecological reasons, a stepped forest edge was also created - with blackthorn, snowball, field maple and wild apple.

Forest shares for climate forests in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

The Schuenhagen climate forest is part of a state-wide project: since 2007, over 100 hectares of new, climate-adapted forest have been planted at 19 locations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The reforestation was financed by so-called forest shares, which were purchased by holidaymakers, residents and businesses. At planting events, interested parties can talk to forestry experts and learn more about forest development in the region.

How to get to the Schuenhagen climate forest near Velgast

The Schuenhagen climate forest can be reached via the L 212 state road, about 2 km south of Velgast in the direction of Richtenberg and Franzburg. Parking is available at the Schuenhagen forestry office, from where "Klimawald" signs lead to the reforestation area - the walk is around 200 meters. The nearest train station is in Velgast, which can be reached via the Stralsund-Rostock railroad line. By car, we recommend taking the A 20, exit Grimmen or Stralsund.