Germans volunteer to protect forests from climate change
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Thousands of Germans volunteer with Bergwaldprojekt each summer to help forests and peat bogs adapt to climate change.
The Bergwaldprojekt organizes work camps where volunteers contribute to forest conservation efforts throughout Germany. Leander Göckeritz, a mathematics student in Berlin, first learned about the program through a flyer. These participatory work sites have become established in Germany as a way for people to directly engage in environmental work.
Volunteers participate in a variety of tasks aimed at making forests more resilient to the effects of a changing climate. The Bergwaldprojekt provides food and lodging for volunteers, making it accessible for people to dedicate a week or more to the cause. The organization focuses on both forests and peat bogs, recognizing the importance of both ecosystems.
