[Skip to main content](#main-content) Nysum, Denmark ================ Actions - Habitats - Water conservation 2% 1146 m² restored out of 57300 m² €18.80 Select the number of m2 Quantity Add ### Why we need to protect and conserve forest biodiversity #### Support all life on Earth Forests are home to a multitude of our planet’s incredible plant and animal life. In fact, 80% of the Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity is found in forests. #### Adapt to climate change Healthy ecosystems are less exposed to the danger of natural hazards and better prepared for the impact of extreme weather events. #### Protect plants and animals More than 1 million animal and plant species are in danger of extinction. By protecting their habitats, we help them survive. ### About the project ### About the project A gravel pit is not a haven for biodiversity, on the contrary, as heavy machinery has been working on the ground damaging the soil. Thus, we will need to establish a baseline for biodiversity by creating an inventory of the current plant and animal species present and then evaluate the development of the biodiversity during and after the first plantations. A stream runs through the corner of the forest, which we want to preserve and possibly restore. There are also two forest ponds, which we will preserve. These wetlands are important habitants for a wide range of flora and fauna, and will help improve the forest’s ecosystem. An area of the parcel has overmature Christmas trees, which cannot be harvested but are excellent for to create a healthy forest climate with gaps for new young trees and for biodiversity to flourish. Read moreRead less ### News from the field 26/05/2026 With 42,000 trees planted, this Danish forestry project has now reached 100,000 in total — turning a former gravel pit into a young forest. Species include wild cherry, hazel, pedunculate oak, maple, Douglas fir, and Sitka spruce, among others. ![Nysum Forest](https://info-field-reports.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/field-reports/forest/nysum/2026-06-02/admin-7ac3b94be3325853_ecotree-nysum-planting-20-05-2026-13.jpg?d=128x128?d=128x128) ![Nysum Forest](https://info-field-reports.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/field-reports/forest/nysum/2026-06-02/admin-41e783a614dfdc62_ecotree-nysum-planting-20-05-2026-03.jpg?d=128x128?d=128x128) ![Nysum Forest](https://info-field-reports.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/field-reports/forest/nysum/2026-06-02/admin-f6d7e794784d447e_ecotree-nysum-planting-20-05-2026-08.jpg?d=128x128?d=128x128) ![Nysum Forest](https://info-field-reports.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/field-reports/forest/nysum/2026-06-02/admin-7ac3b94be3325853_ecotree-nysum-planting-20-05-2026-13.jpg?d=240x135) ![Nysum 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Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/nysum/biodiversity/04.jpg?d=240x135) ![Nysum Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/nysum/biodiversity/05.jpg?d=240x135) ![Nysum Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/nysum/biodiversity/06.jpg?d=240x135) See more photos ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Iain has started a [subscription of 1 tree in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Steven has started a [subscription of 1 tree in France](/en/grow-your-own-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Nicole has started a [subscription of 1 tree in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Cara has started a [subscription of 1 tree in France](/en/grow-your-own-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Kirsten True has started a [subscription of 1 tree in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/55394d31acd84d6a9cbf48fdb61903e5fcba783b.png?d=70x70)Simon purchased [2 Douglas firs](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4451) from The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/55394d31acd84d6a9cbf48fdb61903e5fcba783b.png?d=70x70)Gabor purchased [1 Douglas fir](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4451) from The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/pack/0001/05/a1e24ab8f20ac24766e4c73e7cebe50b6a6e9f84.png?d=70x70)Konstantina gave away [1 Mature Forest Bundle bundle](https://ecotree.green/en/article/8239) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/06/2f60b76e83da6c102095370a2730d98af49ee6cf.jpg?d=70x70)Baron gave away [1 Sitka Spruce](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7642) from Priziac forest (Morbihan, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/06/54dda35d4d33d4cc8e839376406f33bcc677a367.jpg?d=70x70)Anton gave away [1 Pedunculate Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7959) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/06/77ce892186a469099f862e2969a72952340b59a2.jpg?d=70x70)Kevin helped preserve 26 m² of the [m2 of ecosystem restoration – Briec Peatland ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7199) project in Briec Forest (Finistère, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/06/77bf71ca9c6ce899d41551b1353e2df049fc54c0.jpg?d=70x70)Michel helped preserve 10.01 m² of the [m2 of biodiversity in Thisted forest ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/3576) project in Thisted Forest (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/06/54dda35d4d33d4cc8e839376406f33bcc677a367.jpg?d=70x70)Danijela gave away [1 Pedunculate Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7959) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/06/54dda35d4d33d4cc8e839376406f33bcc677a367.jpg?d=70x70)Danijela gave away [1 Pedunculate Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7959) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/06/77ce892186a469099f862e2969a72952340b59a2.jpg?d=70x70)Walter helped preserve 25 m² of the [m2 of ecosystem restoration – Briec Peatland ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7199) project in Briec Forest (Finistère, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/06/27f41525219097d378ed49cf99c36a3e10903216.jpg?d=70x70)Carolyn gave away [1 Field maple](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7829) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/05/dc7bd18164c5e8be1dc69c2aa3f14ca0e5d8cfaf.jpg?d=70x70)English helped preserve 17.29 m² of the [Restoration of burned forests in the Aude department, France ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/8213) project in Aude forest (Aude, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/04/b998f82957f4c4cc5ac71e18ca7f20e04edd967d.jpeg?d=70x70)Femke gave away [1 Rowan](https://ecotree.green/en/article/8137) from The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ### Added. 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