Nature photographer Yvonne Albe combined photographs from all over Europe with insights into the state of the forests at the Bürgerhaus Sonne
Nature and landscape photographer Yvonne Albe presented the beech forests of Europe . Using photographs, film sequences, and personal observations, she showcased diverse beech forest landscapes from Spain to Romania and from Norway to Italy on August 21st.
The event was held in cooperation with NABU Seeheim-Jugenheim, BUND OV Region Frankenstein, and the Bergsträßer Wald network. Albe spoke about her travels to various forest areas and encounters with bears, wild boars, foxes, toads, birds, and insects. Birdsong from the northernmost beech forest in the world was also part of the presentation.
Beech forests of Europe and the view of the Bergstrasse
Using her photographs, Albe explained the different conditions under which beech trees can grow. She combined her personal observations with scientific findings and the question of what conclusions can be drawn from this for local forests.
In closing, she turned her attention to the Odenwald and the Bergstrasse region. "I think many people aren't even aware of the treasures we have here," said Albe. In her estimation, intensive management and low timber reserves have weakened the resilience of many forests.
A key message of the evening was therefore to give more space to natural processes. Old trees, deadwood, and undisturbed development could contribute to preserving diverse and resilient forest ecosystems.
(RED/PM/Esther Ostermeyer, Yvonne Albe)
Featured image: Yvonne Albe. Photo: Katja Hammerschmidt
Featured image: Photo: Katja Hammerschmidt
