Aktion Baum

The small "g" in gGmbH stands for "gemeinnützig" (non-profit). We are a non-profit organization that does not generate profits. All surpluses are donated or invested in our new projects in the following year.

The Aktion Baum team consists of various people from different sectors of the economy. However, we are united by the common desire to sustainably reforest local forests and combat climate change. Founder Lars Hermes came up with the unique idea of Aktion Baum when he learned how expensive it is to plant a tree and that there must be other ways to help the forest.

The expert network consists of four renowned researchers and experts who, among other things, research and teach in the fields of forest science and ecophysiology and support us in technical decisions. For example, they can help us assess which trees can and cannot be planted in which regions to create a healthy and biodiverse forest. In addition, our experts accompany us on many other projects and are thus our content-related "captain" and the guarantee that our projects comply with the latest scientific knowledge.

Since we are a non-profit organization, we plant where we get land. But of course, only as long as the areas have been checked by our experts beforehand and are suitable for planting a forest that is as biodiverse as possible (mixed forest). For all collaborations that go beyond planting projects, we are open to all kinds of creative cooperation. However, we are very careful not to enter into collaborations with companies that contradict our philosophy.

Yes, of course! And not only that: you can also help plant the trees. Whether alone, with friends, in a team or with colleagues. Through planting projects where everyone can help, we also try to educate people about the serious situation of our local forests and inspire everyone to participate. Check our map to see how many trees we have planted where (as of end of 23). If you are interested, please send a message to info@aktion-baum.org

The trees belong to the owners of the respective areas. As a rule, there is a contract of measures with which the forest owners commit to planting the trees as agreed and not to clear them prematurely.

No, of course not! The goal is stable and aging-capable forests in which sustainable forestry is practiced. However, if intervention is necessary prematurely from a forestry perspective (e.g. pest infestation) or to restore traffic safety, this is implemented on the basis of the latest scientific knowledge.

During the development of Aktion Baum, we realized how many organizations focus on forests in South America, Africa or other parts of the world. We greatly appreciate their work, but we also see the problem here in Germany. And here there is a lack of organizations that raise awareness and implement the issue directly. Our local forests have suffered greatly in recent years and without reforestation, climate change cannot be countered. Therefore, we mainly focus on forests in Germany, but also in Austria and Switzerland.

There is a lot to do at Aktion Baum, and therefore we are constantly looking for diligent employees who want to help the forest and nature as much as we do. Our job vacancies are advertised on our website under Jobs, and diligent and committed interns are also in good hands with us.