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semi-natural forestry in Hainich Hiking and Birding in Hainich National Park |
Farmers' forest cooperatives have cultivated the North East of Hainich since the 18th and 19th century as "Plenterwald", i.e. using semi-natural methods. Trees are cut down and taken away individually - often transported by horse carriage. Therefore trees and plants of all ages stand side by side: The forest grows naturally. This form of cultivation has been developed over the centuries: When cutting down single trees, the effect on other trees must be taken into account. Forestry scientists consider the semi-natural "Plenterwald" cultivation as an interesting alternative to intensive land utilization. The "Plenterwald" cultivation is compatible with different interests: The semi-natural method preserves and promotes the variety of plants and animals, allows the economic utilization of valuable wood, and creates an attractive recreation area for relaxation and discovery. The high amount of coarse woody debris - dead wood - serves as the habitat for beetles, mushrooms, moss plants and lichens. In Europe, only a small part of forest areas are cultivated by using semi-natural methods: Approximately 1 percent of the forest area in Germany, 3 percent of the forest area in Austria, and 6 Prozent of the forest area in Switzerland. >> Hainich >> bird watching >> hiking trails >> tree top walk |
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