Oct 23, 2026 | 1 min read

First 1,000 Trees Planted

Sympatec Forest Takes Shape

Another milestone for the Sympatec Forest at the Pulverhaus in Clausthal-Zellerfeld: The first 1,000 saplings have been planted, and a new information sign now marks the long-term reforestation project on site.

Sympatec’s Managing Director, Dr Sebastian Röthele, holds up the new wooden information board alongside Mr Weikert from the Niedersächsische Landesforsten (Lower Saxony Forestry Authority) and shakes his hand. — Sympatec’s Managing Director, Dr Sebastian Röthele, together with Mr Weikert from the Niedersächsische Landesforsten (Lower Saxony Forestry Authority) with the new information board for the Sympatec Forest.

Since 2024, Sympatec, in collaboration with the Niedersächsische Landesforsten (Lower Saxony Forestry Authority), has been supporting the reforestation of an area severely damaged by bark beetle infestation in the immediate vicinity of the company’s premises. As part of this ten-year project, a total of 10,000 saplings are to be planted. The goal is to develop a diverse, climate-resilient mixed forest that will contribute to the long-term stabilisation of the regional ecosystem.

A visible sign of long-term commitment

With the first 1,000 trees planted, an important step has been taken. To make the project visible to passersby and for interested parties, a wooden information sign has now been erected at the reforestation site.

Sympatec Managing Director Dr. Sebastian Röthele selected the suitable location together with Mr. Weikert and Mr. Rudolph from the Niedersächsische Landesforsten during a joint site visit. The wooden sign was laser-engraved by the Bremen-based company cameo and generously sponsored by them.

With each new planting phase, the Sympatec Forest grows a little more. Over the coming years, the development of the area will be monitored with the aim of turning the young trees into a resilient and vibrant part of the Harz Mountains.

A drone shot of the reforested area where the Sympatec Forest is being created.

Mr Rudolph from the Niedersächsische Landesforsten (Lower Saxony Forestry Authority) holds up the sign for the Sympatec Forest alongside Sympatec’s Managing Director, Dr Röthele.

Mr Rudolph and Mr Weikert from the Niedersächsische Landesforsten (Lower Saxony Forestry Authority) in conversation with Sympatec’s Managing Director, Dr Röthele.

Dr Röthele, Managing Director of Sympatec, in front of the Sympatec Forest site with Mr Rudolph and Mr Weikert from the Niedersächsische Landesforsten (Lower Saxony Forestry Authority).

Mr Weikert from the Niedersächsische Landesforsten (Lower Saxony Forestry Authority) is holding up the sign for the Sympatec Forest alongside Sympatec’s managing director, Dr Sebastian Röthele.

Mr Rudolph and Mr Weikert from the Niedersächsische Landesforsten (Lower Saxony Forestry Authority) are holding up the sign for the Sympatec Forest.

Screws are attached to the sign for the Sympatec Forest.

The sign for the Sympatec Forest at the Pulverhaus, now in place.

A young maple tree with yellowish-green leaves against a blurred natural backdrop.

Sympatec Forest

On land previously dominated by spruce monocultures and severely damaged by bark beetle infestation, 10,000 trees will be planted to establish a resilient mixed forest.

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Niedersächsische Landesforsten

Niedersächsische Landesforsten is a state-owned enterprise of the Federal State of Lower Saxony, sustainably managing around 330,000 hectares of state forest.

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