Downloads
On this page you will find current project results and publications. You are welcome to use the information materials produced as part of the project, such as flyers, video tutorials and recommendations for action, for your own work and distribute them free of charge.
Information material for free use
Guidelines for Organizing Hands-On Activities in the Forest - A practical guide for organizers of hands-on activities. Web quality (21 MB) or print quality (55 MB)
From our guidelines:
Checklist for participants in hands-on activities in the forest: Download (0.5 MB)
Checklist for organizers of hands-on activities in the forest: Download (0.5 MB)
Feedback questionnaire for hands-on activities in the forest: Download (0.5 MB)
Flyer "Why do we plant trees" - target group children & young people. Download in web quality (2 MB) or print quality (21 MB)
Flyer "Why do we plant trees" - target group adults. Download in web quality (2 MB) or print quality (61 MB)
Flyer "How do we plant trees". Download (11 MB). This flyer shows various planting tools and how to use them to plant a tree. Each planting method can be viewed in a YouTube tutorial using QR codes. The flyer also provides practical tips on what to look out for when planting and caring for the small trees. This flyer is very suitable as advance information for participants in tree planting campaigns!
Fact sheet collection / handouts "How to plant trees". Download (12 MB). On four A4 pages, common planting methods are each presented with their planting equipment and illustrated step-by-step instructions. Each planting method can be viewed in a YouTube tutorial via QR codes.
Fact sheet / handout "How to plant a tree - with the garden spade". Download (3 MB). The handout provides step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to plant a tree using a garden spade and links to the corresponding YouTube tutorial via a QR code. This handout is very suitable as on-site explanatory material for tree planting campaigns!
Fact sheet / handout "How to plant a tree - with the hollow spade". Download (4 MB). Step-by-step instructions and YouTube tutorial (via QR code). This handout is very suitable as on-site explanatory material for tree planting campaigns!
Fact sheet / handout "How to plant a tree - with the Göttinger Fahrradlenker". Download (4 MB). Step-by-step instructions and YouTube tutorial (via QR code). This handout is very suitable as on-site explanatory material for tree planting campaigns!
Fact sheet / handout "How to plant a tree - with the hoopoe hoe". Download (2 MB). Step-by-step instructions and YouTube tutorial (via QR code). This handout is very suitable as on-site explanatory material for tree planting campaigns!
Publications
Liebal, S.; Köhler, J.; Viehweger, E.; Wandelt, A.; Hausl, M.T.; Weber, N. (2026): Mitmach-Aktionen als partizipative Maßnahmen im Wald: Eine empirische Analyse von Status quo, Anbieterzielen und Teilnehmermotivationen in Deutschland. Allgem. Forst und Jagdzeitung (German Journal of Forest Research) 195. DOI: 10.23765/afjz0002107
Liebal, S.; Riemann, L.; Köhler, J. & Weber, N. (2025): Forests are more than trees and communication is more than words: Inter-and transdisciplinary research about effective multi-stakeholder communication in Germany. Forest Policy and Economics 178, 103562, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103562
Köhler, J.; Liebal, S. & Weber, N. (2025): Framing forest dieback since 2018 and relating forest restoration: An analysis of the direct communication of forest policy actors in Germany. Forest Policy and Economics 176, 103524, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103524
Liebal, S.; Köhler, J. & Weber, N. (2025): Forest condition and forest restoration as topics of online communication-An analysis of website performance of selected forest actors in Germany. Forest Policy and Economics 172, 103454, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2025.103454
Köhler, J.; Liebal, S. & Weber N. (2024): Values, goals and arguments of forest and nature conservation actors on the "right" way to deal with Germany's forests in climate change - a multi-theoretical approach. In: AFJZ Allg. Forst- und Jagdzeitung 193 (5/6), pp. 81-98. DOI: 10.23765/afjz00094
