When will the excursion take place?

The excursion will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the City Forester's Office in Heilstättenstraße 130, 90762 Fürth.

What does participation cost?

Participation in the excursion is free.

Who will lead the excursion?

The excursion will be led by City Forester Martin Straußberger.

What topics are the focus?

The focus will be on the effects of heat, drought, and pests as well as tree species selection, forest transformation, and conflicting interests between nature conservation, use, and recreation.

Is the previous lecture a prerequisite for participation?

No. The introductory lecture in the preceding week offers additional background but is not required for participation in the excursion.

Discover Fürth's City Forest in Climate Change: Exclusive Excursion with City Forester Martin Straußberger

Name: Forest in Change on Site: Excursion in the Fürth City Forest
Start: 2026-10-29T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-29T15:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadtförsterei Fürth

Experience the Fürth City Forest in Climate Change

How is the forest in our backyard changing? During this approximately 90-minute excursion through the Fürth City Forest, city forester Martin Straußberger leads directly to the places where the effects of climate change become visible. Heat, drought, and pests shape the discovery experience and make the transformation of the forest a question that affects nature, urban society, and future generations alike.

Understanding Forest Transformation on Site

Among trees, forest floor, and natural habitats, local forestry practices become tangible. Participants will learn how the stresses of rising temperatures and lack of precipitation affect the Fürth City Forest and what measures are being taken to make the forest more resilient. The guide explains which tree species are being promoted, which species are reaching their limits, and how the population will change in the long term.

Between Nature Conservation, Utilization, and Recreation

The city forest is simultaneously a protected natural space, a recreational area, and a managed forest. Conflicts of interest arise from precisely this, which become tangible during the field excursion: How can biodiversity, sustainable use, and attractive paths for walking be interconnected? The tour offers insights into the cultural and ecological heritage of the Fürth City Forest and shows why modern forestry means much more than just planting individual trees.

Fürth City Forest as a Green Experience Landscape

The approximately 560 hectares of city forest in the west of Fürth offers a dense network of paths as well as educational and experience trails. The surroundings combine nature observation, local recreation, and environmental education. However, during the excursion, the focus is particularly on the future of the forest: on adaptation strategies, tree species selection, and the visible impacts that climate change leaves on the population.

Context Provided by the City Forester

Martin Straußberger conveys the perspective of municipal forestry practice in an understandable and immediate way at the habitat of the forest. A week before the excursion, an introductory lecture on the topic of forests in change will take place. Attendance at the lecture is not required for the excursion but provides additional background on the condition, threats, and future strategies of the Fürth City Forest.

Conclusion: Nature Knowledge with a Sustainable Perspective

This city forest excursion combines movement in the fresh air with solid expertise on climate change, forest ecology, and sustainable forest transformation. Those who wish to perceive the Fürth City Forest more consciously and understand the decisions behind its development will experience an informative cultural enrichment with direct practical relevance. Participation is free; registration or ticket booking is recommended.