Jul 25, 2024
Explore our growing Kalundborg forest
Join us on a visit to Kalundborg Forest to learn about our sustainable forestry practices and see the progress of the trees we planted in 2022.
Imagine stepping into a lush, green young forest where the trees you see were planted just a few years ago, transforming former farmland into a thriving ecosystem.
We visited our young forest in Kalundborg
Focusing on local projects has the advantage of accessibility for visits. We prioritise developing projects close to our European community to make the impact more tangible. It’s much easier to relate to trees being planted an hour or two away from your home than on the other side of the world.
Recently, our Copenhagen team had the opportunity to visit the Kalundborg Forest as part of a team-building day. This visit allowed us to see firsthand how the forest was progressing and to learn more about our sustainable forestry efforts. You can see a reel from the visit on our Instagram.
Psst…Visiting the forests isn't just for our team. There’s not long until the forest has grown enough to be opened to the public, but more on that further below.
In June 2024, we had another chance to show the forest to a local TV news station. There, we found that some of the trees were almost taller than our CEO, Thomas!
Let’s start by turning back time…
We acquired the area near Kalundborg, more precisely in Forsinge, back in 2021 and planted the trees in the spring of 2022. The area was previously agricultural land and is currently surrounded by agricultural fields. Based on soil studies and an analysis of the surrounding areas, we drafted a unique planting plan and a forest management plan which consider the next 219 years of the forest.
We planted a variety of species, including Sessile Oak, Hornbeam, Black Alder, Apple, Sycamore Maple, Douglas Fir, and Norway Spruce. In its early stages, the Oak trees will form the heart of the forest, gradually letting the Maple take over.
In just two years, the trees are between one and two meters tall and will keep growing rapidly these next few years. Learn more about a tree’s life cycle here and discover more about the Kalundborg forest.
So, what’s next?
This autumn, we will start weeding out competing plants between the planting lines to give the trees more space to grow.
Now for the great news! By year three, the trees have grown enough and are so well established in the ground that we can open up the forest to the public. That means you will soon be able to go for a walk in the young forest and visit your tree(s).
The fence around the forest will remain for a few more years to protect the trees from wildlife, such as deer, which like to nibble on the tree buds.
Our Kalundborg forest is sold out, but we have other exciting Danish forest projects in Nysum and the island of Orø. Check out the many Danish trees we currently have in the TreeShop.
