Centre for Econics and

Ecosystem Management

Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development

Faculty of Forest and Environment

Alfred-Möller-Str. 1
D-16225 Eberswalde

+49 3334 657-178 - pibisch[a]hnee.de

Member of the Global Forest Biodiversity Initiative

+++ 11 November 2020. Heilige Hallen​ in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is considered the oldest beech forest in Germany. The beech forests in a Natura 2000 area in the neighbourhood of Heilige Hallen are in bad shape. Excessive felling and thinning have led to the death of trees during the extreme summers 2018-2019. A legal opinion suggests that there are grounds to suspect that in a Natura 2000 area, despite clear warnings in the management plan of 2015, felling without impact assessment has caused a deterioration of the condition. The responsible forestry office in Lüttenhagen refuses to provide information in accordance with the Environmental Information Act. The 25-hectare core area of the forest has been a nature reserve since 1938. In 1993 the protected area was extended from 25 to 65.5 hectares. Since about 1950 no management has taken place +++

See latest news ...