Wiesbaden's City Forest Named 'Forest of the Year 2025'

The Bund Deutscher Forstleute recognized the forest for its sustainable management and biodiversity efforts, despite challenges from climate change and urban use.

• The Wiesbaden City Forest was awarded 'Forest of the Year 2025' by the Bund Deutscher Forstleute (BDF) for its commitment to sustainable forestry and biodiversity conservation.
• The forest spans 4,300 hectares and supplies nearly one-third of the city’s drinking water through century-old underground tunnels.
• Home to rare species like the wildcat, stag beetle, and Aesculapian snake, the forest is a model for balancing ecological preservation and urban demands.
• Efforts to diversify tree species with climate-resilient varieties have helped the forest recover from droughts and pest damage in recent years.
• Challenges remain, including waste management, heavy recreational use, and the growing population of invasive raccoons.

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