BORBET FOCUSES ON REGIONAL CONNECTION TO NATURE

150 trees for the local forest

Last week, BORBET's commercial and technical trainees (m/f/d) planted a total of 150 seedlings in the Hesborn church forest on Bollerberg under the expert guidance of forestry technician Eric Kroll and retired forester Wilhelm Brandenburg. The aim of the campaign is to promote biodiversity in the transition zones and to create a stable forest edge that will protect the forest behind it from strong winds and storms in the future.

At the beginning, the trainees were given an introduction to the importance of the forest edge and the characteristics of the three tree species planted – red oak, walnut and chestnut. After explaining the various planting techniques and the necessary tools, they got straight to work and planted the young plants as a team.

The campaign was made possible by a special sustainability approach: since spring 2023, BORBET has been operating its own beehive at its Medebach site. The proceeds from the sale of honey to employees went towards financing the seedlings – a symbolic contribution from nature for nature. 

‘Nature conservation and regional commitment are core values for BORBET,’ explains Margot Borbet, Chairwoman of the BORBET Foundation Board. ‘My husband, Peter Wilhelm Borbet, was always very close to nature as a hunter and was constantly committed to the local forest and its protection. The effects of storms such as Kyrill and the consequences of increasing drought show how important it is to take action locally to protect and strengthen our forests. With projects such as this planting campaign, we as a company want to make our contribution to the preservation and promotion of the local forest.’

This campaign is another example of BORBET's commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. Sustainability shapes our actions – today, tomorrow and beyond.