On March 22, 2024, as part of the "Planting Trees for Lower Saxony" initiative, we established a DS Forest in Wardenburg (Oldenburg district). We sponsored a total of 1,800 climate-resilient trees.
Led by the Eriksen Foundation and supported by 24 dedicated employees from various DS companies, the planting project was a resounding success. Equipped with rubber boots and shovels, we worked together to plant the young trees in just three hours. We then used the remaining time to sow flower seeds, further promoting biodiversity in the newly created green space.
"Our vision was to plant a new tree for each employee. Together, these trees—much like our dedicated team—form a strong and harmonious community, our DS Forest. This analogy represents the continuous development of our employees within the DS Group. As a family-owned company, we strongly identify with values such as progress, sustainability, and growth."
Jan Christiansen, CEO of DS Group
Support from the Eriksen Foundation
The initiative was supported by the Eriksen Foundation, which provided the necessary land in Wardenburg and sponsored an additional 500 trees. "We selected trees that are particularly well-suited to the changing climate, including red oak, sweet chestnut, walnut, sycamore maple, linden, pedunculate oak, European beech, and wild cherry," said Renate Eriksen, Chair of the Marius Eriksen Foundation.
Trees as Natural Climate Protectors
Trees play a crucial role in combating climate change. They are natural climate protectors, producing oxygen through photosynthesis. A single tree can provide enough oxygen for about ten people each year [1]. Moreover, forests offer habitats for a wide variety of plants and animals, and contribute to improving air quality and the microclimate.
Together for a More Sustainable Future
By planting the DS Forest, we at the DS Group aim to benefit our employees while also contributing to environmental protection, preserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable development in the region.
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