For the forests and biodiversity of the future
In climate forest projects, the focus is often on tree species that bind the most CO₂ and that can become future building materials, where the carbon is stored for hundreds of years. At the same time, it is crucial to create forests that not only bind CO₂, but also promote rich biodiversity. Trefadder has developed the concept "Plant a Tree" which enables individuals and companies to contribute to the planting of trees for the sake of nature and biodiversity.
These forests are intended to develop into the “old-growth forests” of the future – natural, stable forest areas with a diversity of species. We are constantly having new “Plant a Tree” projects, depending on where we find suitable areas and landowners who want to help establish such forests.
"Plant a Tree" forests is divided into two main categories: Noble forest og Coniferous forest, as well as a combination where this is recommended.
- Noble forest are among the most species-rich vegetation types, with a high biodiversity and high production. These forests are habitats for many rare and endangered animal species. Typically, broadleaf forests are found in south-facing, sunny areas and contain trees such as oak, linden, hazel, elm, blackthorn, maple, beech and ash.
- Coniferous forest consists mainly of evergreen conifers that retain needles and chlorophyll throughout the winter. This forest type is important for many species, including deer such as moose, which eat shoots from conifers in the winter.
Examples of coniferous forest types include:
- Pine forest: low pine forest, heather pine forest, heather-spinach pine forest, pine swamp forest, lime pine forest.
- Spruce forest: blueberry spruce forest, lowbush spruce forest, tall evergreen spruce forest, spruce swamp forest.
Through the "Plant a Tree" projects, we want to Trefadder to create robust forests that both sequester carbon and promote biodiversity, while ensuring a healthy and vibrant forest landscape for future generations
