Düsseldorf city forest

Various forest areas in the area of ​​the city of Düsseldorf are referred to as Düsseldorf City Forest . With a total area of ​​over 2500 hectares, the Düsseldorf city forest is an important local recreation area for the citizens of Düsseldorf.

Geographical data

The Düsseldorf city forest comprises various forest areas in the area of ​​the city of Düsseldorf with a total area of ​​over 2500 ha.

Organizationally, the city forest is divided into the three forest districts north, middle and south.

The Düsseldorf city forest includes the areas

• North
  • Kalkum Forest
  • Überanger Mark nature reserve with Heltorfer Mark
  • Forest bush
• center
  • Aaper forest
  • Grafenberg Forest
  • Gerresheim Forest
• south
  • Eller Forest
  • Hasseler Forest
  • Forst Benrath
  • Unterbacher See and Elbsee
  • Forst Garath
  • Urdenbach Old Rhine

meaning

The areas of the Düsseldorf city forest fulfill an important recreational function for the Düsseldorf population. The forest is important as a habitat for native animal and plant species. In contrast, the timber industry takes a back seat. The forest also serves to raise awareness of the ecosystem and as a place of education. For example, a forest school and a wildlife park have been set up there, which are aimed at those interested with environmental and adventure education offers.

history

The former Mayor of Düsseldorf Ernst Lindemann (1886–1899) campaigned vehemently for the acquisition of the forest areas belonging to the Prussian state . From 1903 the Grafenberg Forest belongs to the city. The city forest was expanded several times in the following years and has been managed according to natural guidelines since 1965 . In 2000, the Düsseldorf city forest underwent certification according to the criteria of the World Forestry Council (FSC) and Naturland . This certification requires environmentally friendly, socially responsible and economically viable forest management. Certification was successfully completed again in 2005. In connection with the 2011 UN declared year of forests, 12,000 deciduous trees were planted in the Düsseldorf city forest. This is to secure the next generation of forests. The thunderstorm front of the Ela low on June 9, 2014 caused considerable damage .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ http://www.duesseldorf.de/stadtgruen/wald/lernort_wald.shtml Waldschule Düsseldorf
2. ↑ http://www.duesseldorf.de/stadtgruen/wald/entstehung.shtml History of the city forest
3. ↑ Office for Communication: Information on the city forest (PDF; 65 kB)

Web links

• Stadtwald on the website of the city of Düsseldorf