Explore the forests of Germany FSC has certified 13 per cent of total forest area in Germany and is committed to increasing natural mixed forests and protecting rare species and ecosystems to help store more carbon. Explore German forest projects with verified ecosystem services below and consider incorporating them into your climate strategy today. Nature-oriented forest management in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley Stadtwald Boppard: Full commitment to protect the full value of forests Stadtwald Boppard was, with its more than 3,000 hectares of forest, one of the first forests in Germany to become FSC-certified in 1998. The municipal forest stretches from the small town of Boppard on the Rhine River at about 70 meters above sea level, through narrow valleys and on steep slopes to the heights of the Hundsrück, a low mountain range at over 600 meters above sea level. Sustainable forestry in a mixed forest under very different geographical and climatic conditions characterizes the work of the city forester. The forest is largely located in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley and offers picturesque views over the Rhine and narrow valleys from its heights in many places. Consequently, the number of visitors to the forest is very high. Here, there are various facilities in the forest that are aimed at sportsmen and ecotourists. FSC Germany / Stefan Lechner Main achievements of this project: Natura 2,000 flora and fauna included in this project Total volume of 6,426 additional cubic meter wood equivalent to 5,975 tons of CO2 per year are stored in the forest Increase water storage by the forest 91 km of hiking paths Want to integrate these impacts into your sustainability strategy? Read the full profile or contact us. Full profile → FSC Germany / Stefan Lechner FSC Germany / Stefan Lechner iStock.com / Neosiam Become a forest steward We all have a role to play in protecting the future of our forests. Learn how you can join FSC ecosystem and start making a difference today. Connect with one of these projects and contribute to the global fight against the climate and biodiversity crisis. Contact us → Explore other projects with verified ecosystem services outcomes Find a forest in France → Find a forest in Italy → Find a forest in Spain →