As you walk through the well-tended forest, you can enjoy the green of the trees, the happiness of the birds and the untouched nature. The pleasing sight of the forest is only possible because forest officials take care of its maintenance. They almost always work inconspicuously and are hardly noticed by society. Good advice only becomes expensive when the forester is suddenly missing, because then everything in the forest grows uncontrollably. Join us on a journey into the world of forestry. We'll tell you where hands are being put into the forest.
Forestry machines in use – used sustainably and efficiently
Without the right equipment, foresters cannot work. Since the protection of the forest should be ensured as sustainably as possible, forestry officials can now lease their forestry machinery and use it as needed. This reduces CO2 emissions, as a new machine does not need to be built for every forestry operation. Furthermore, it reduces costs for forestry operations. Leasing gives forestry businesses access to modern technology and provides all the necessary equipment, from harvesters for careful tree felling to forwarders.
Optimal tree harvest with sustainable forestry management
Tree populations are declining worldwide , posing particular challenges for forestry officials. They are required to fell trees with a focus on ecological health. The use of suitable machinery (harvesters) helps to avoid damaging the remaining trees and to work more efficiently. When reforesting, it is the forester's responsibility to maintain biodiversity and provide young trees with the best possible growing conditions.
Tree doctors – caring for individual plants is part of the forester’s job
If a tree becomes diseased, pests like the bark beetle can spread rapidly without external intervention. One of the tasks of forest management is to care for forest stands and protect them from disease. Foresters conduct regular inspections and react immediately to any pest infestation. Depending on the type of disease or pest, the forester may need to use a harvester to selectively remove diseased trees. This ensures the preservation of a healthy forest stand. If you come across a visibly diseased tree while walking through the Black Forest , please inform the nearest forestry office.
Obtaining and selling raw materials – foresters ensure the supply of wood
In a well-developed forest, the trees reach “cutting maturity” after several decades. In forester German, this means that they are ripe for felling. It is part of the forester's job to harvest, dry and ultimately sell wood. This involves a lot of office work, as wood prices have to be calculated, offers have to be written and planned. Clearcuts are no longer the measure of things today; modern forestry relies on small-scale regeneration.
Such an operation often lasts several days. With the wood harvester, the selected trees are fixed, delimbed and prepared directly for transport. The forwarder helps bring the extracted wood to the (temporary) storage location. During a walk in the forest you have probably come across tree trunks sorted in piles at the edge of the forest. The felled trees are stored here to dry or wait to be picked up, processed and sold.
Maintaining a forest means a lot of work for forest officials. The cliché sees the forester as the man with a green hat and a forest dachshund. He walks through the forest all day, scolds passersby and goes home again. The practice looks different. Modern technology and climatic challenges have changed the everyday work of foresters. You hardly see them in everyday life. However, if you are happy about a well-kept forest, thank the forester, because that was his work.
