Do you know the new forester in Lübeck? Open Forestry Day on July 5th!

Do you know the new forester in Lübeck? Open Forestry Day on July 5th!

The forestry department in Falkenhusen opens its doors

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the Falkenhusen forestry company in Lübeck invites everyone interested to the “Open Forestry Day” from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This special day offers the perfect opportunity to get to know the new district forester Annalena Joch and find out more about the exciting work in the forest. Entry is free and registration is not required. Over coffee and cake, guests can ask questions in a friendly atmosphere and take a look into the world of forestry. This day is organized by the Falkenhusen forestry department of the Lübeck city forest, which has made a name for itself as a model project for climate protection with its near-natural forest use hl-live.de reported.

An ambitious goal

Annalena Joch is not only committed to caring for the forest, but has also set herself an ambitious goal: she plans to plant a million trees. In her new area, which is traditionally considered a male domain, she is setting a strong example for the role of women in forestry. Here she works with an aspiring forester who helps her with logging. Joch also wants to prevent the construction of a high-voltage power line through her forest and is doing everything she can to save the climate. Her commitment and vision represent a new generation of foresters, as NDR also reports.

Women in the Forest: A Growing Phenomenon

The proportion of women in forestry is traditionally low. In Germany, in 2017, less than 10 percent of foresters in the old federal states were female, while in the new federal states it was at least 23 percent. But the trend is changing: women are becoming increasingly involved in this area and are showing that they have a good knack for ecological aspects. Studies show that female forest owners tend to be more environmentally conscious. This is in line with United Nations recommendations that emphasize the role of women in the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, such as treeplantingprojects.com can be read.

Strong together for the forest

Annalena Joch's project is not only aimed at trees, but also at dealing with the challenges of a heavily male-dominated industry. Despite progress, women in forestry continue to fight against traditional role models. They often feel that they are not taken seriously by men and are confronted with hurdles that make it difficult for them to take an active role. One example is the educational horizon: With only around 16 percent of female trainees in Baden-Württemberg, it shows that there is still a lot to do.

The Falkenhusen forestry company and its “Open Forestry Day” now offer a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of the role of women in the forest. So if you don't have any plans for Saturday, you should definitely come by and get inspired!