Our Impact
At BaumInvest
forest is not just forest!
Our forest combines economic aspects with ecological responsibility and social action – and thus creates added value at all levels. It not only preserves biodiversity and provides a new home for many animal and plant species, but also makes a major contribution to climate protection.
Forests store large quantities of climate-damaging carbon dioxide and store it in the long term – and forests can do even more: they improve the quality of life for people in the region and enable the establishment and expansion of regional value chains. Forests are therefore a sensible investment in the future – and for the benefit of all.
At BaumInvest forest is not just forest!
Our forest combines economic aspects with ecological responsibility and social action – and thus creates added value at all levels. It not only preserves biodiversity and provides a new home for many animal and plant species, but also makes a major contribution to climate protection.
Forests store large quantities of climate-damaging carbon dioxide and store it in the long term – and forests can do even more: they improve the quality of life for people in the region and enable the establishment and expansion of regional value chains. Forests are therefore a sensible investment in the future – and for the benefit of all.
The effects of the Forest
Soil
Our forest helps to regenerate degraded soil and increase the diversity of the soil microbiome. In addition, it is also an enormous carbon store alongside the trees.
Water
Our forest helps to restore water balance. This protects the region during dry periods, but also protects against erosion during heavy rainfall due to its water retention capacity.
Temperature
Our forest stores carbon and fixes CO2. In this way, it actively counteracts climate change and contributes to climate adaptation by providing regional cooling.
Flora & Fauna
Our forest forms a new ecosystem in which animals and plants can reestablish themselves – a decisive contribution to the preservation of biodiversity.
Humans
Reforestation and maintenance secure sustainable jobs in rural regions and support regional value creation. The ecosystem services of the forest are important elements of climate adaptation for people.
Biodiversity – an “ace” of the forest
Did you know that the rainforests of Costa Rica are real biodiversity hotspots and that Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world? Rainforests in general are home to 50% of all plant species, 55% of all clear water fish species, and 77% of all vertebrates we have found on our planet. Yet rainforests, which are biodiversity hotspots, make up only 1.4% of the earth’s surface.
Our reforestation areas border on already existing national parks or biodiversity corridors and thus mean an expansion of habitat for many plants and animals. If it is possible to link protected areas with each other over large areas via so-called biotope corridors, the genetic exchange of endangered populations from different areas can be made possible and thus the long-term survival chances of endangered species can be considerably increased. The fruits of the Almendro, for example, which we often plant, are not only the precious tonka beans for us but also a source of food for numerous animals. The almendro is also a nesting site for various bird species, including the green macaw (Ara ambiguus), which has reestablished itself on our fincas. We protect this ecosystem – verifiably.
Biodiversity monitoring agrees with us
Ever since we started our first reforestation project, we have closely monitored our impact on the diversity of species on our properties and our natural reserves. We are collabortating closely with the Senckenberg Institute on this.
The result: the number of reptile and amphibian species found on our properties was confirmed to have increased from 20 to 90 within only 9 years.
Our forest landscapes help populations to grow again and provide space for genetic diversity. Where there was once barren grassland, you now encounter tapirs, spot toucans or watch pumas sneaking through the thicket.
Did you know that the rainforests of Costa Rica are real biodiversity hotspots and that Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world? Rainforests in general are home to 50% of all plant species, 55% of all clear water fish species, and 77% of all vertebrates we have found on our planet. Yet rainforests, which are biodiversity hotspots, make up only 1.4% of the earth’s surface.
Our reforestation areas border on already existing national parks or biodiversity corridors and thus mean an expansion of habitat for many plants and animals. If it is possible to link protected areas with each other over large areas via so-called biotope corridors, the genetic exchange of endangered populations from different areas can be made possible and thus the long-term survival chances of endangered species can be considerably increased. The fruits of the Almendro, for example, which we often plant, are not only the precious tonka beans for us but also a source of food for numerous animals. The almendro is also a nesting site for various bird species, including the green macaw (Ara ambiguus), which has reestablished itself on our fincas. We protect this ecosystem – verifiably.
Biodiversity monitoring agrees with us
Ever since we started our first reforestation project, we have closely monitored our impact on the diversity of species on our properties and our natural reserves. We are collabortating closely with the Senckenberg Institute on this.
The result: the number of reptile and amphibian species found on our properties was confirmed to have increased from 20 to 90 within only 9 years.
Our forest landscapes help populations to grow again and provide space for genetic diversity. Where there was once barren grassland, you now encounter tapirs, spot toucans or watch pumas sneaking through the thicket.
Social value – local acceptance of BaumInvest
Involving the local population is the best way to protect the forest.
The expansion of value chains around the harvesting and processing of timber are just two examples of many that show how our forest project attracts further value creation in the region and generates income. But our mixed forest also significantly improves the quality of life in other ways.
For example, we protect an important local water source on our Finca La Virgen in Costa Rica. And last but not least, the entire region benefits from an improved climate: with its cooling effect, the forest mitigates the increasingly hot dry seasons – a continuous cycle of nature, yields and social impact.
Social value – local acceptance of BaumInvest
Involving the local population is the best way to protect the forest.
The expansion of value chains around the harvesting and processing of timber are just two examples of many that show how our forest project attracts further value creation in the region and generates income. But our mixed forest also significantly improves the quality of life in other ways.
For example, we protect an important local water source on our Finca La Virgen in Costa Rica. And last but not least, the entire region benefits from an improved climate: with its cooling effect, the forest mitigates the increasingly hot dry seasons – a continuous cycle of nature, yields and social impact.