Many animal and plant species depend on old forests that are rich in deadwood. This action aims at the long-term preservation of old-growth forest, the promotion of the habitat types 9110, 9180, 91E0* and the target species in the forest, the Black, Gray-headed and Middle-spotted woodpecker, as well as the Red Kite. In addition, together with Actions C2 and C3, a future gap in the age of species-rich oak stands and the above-mentioned habitat types should be avoided. The action also serves to promote beech forests, for which Germany has a global responsibility.

Progress of measures:

In 2022, 2,782 cave and nesting trees were already recorded on approx. 585 ha of forest area. This data serves as a basis for the targeted protection of old-growth forest structures and the establishment of nest protection zones. As part of the workshop "Nature Conservation in the Forest", the interested public was given an understanding of the importance of nesting and cave trees for biodiversity.