Foundation of a new BDF university group

On the evening of December 10, 2025, 14 students from the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in forestry met to found the BDF university group. As representatives of trade union and subject-specific concerns, they will organize excursions and lectures on forest science or forestry topics in the future. The main focus will be on the tasks and content of future working days. However, representing the interests of students and establishing links with other BDF university groups will also be part of the work.

The group operates on a grassroots democratic basis and is affiliated to the BDF regional association. As a representative of the BDF, Michael Creutz was involved in the founding process to answer questions about the organization and the principles of the BDF. He also acted as election manager for the group's board. The newly elected board consists of the two spokespersons Konstantina Fotiadi and Jonah Hartke as well as the office represented by Clara Lindner.

One of the first principles the group agreed on was to work non-hierarchically. This means that a different person will always lead the group at the monthly meetings. The annual plan is to be drawn up at the first meeting in the new year (13.01.2026) at the Heinrich Cotta Club. Excursions and input evenings will be planned and a welcome hike in the next summer semester will be prepared.

The group is looking forward to welcoming more interested people and hopes for open discussion evenings and exciting exchanges at eye level.

Anyone who would like to take part or have a taster is welcome to join at any time and can keep up to date via the WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPhAeuRPlKO74vkuBAuQxa?mode=wwt.

If you have any questions, opinions, criticisms or comments, you can contact the young BDF members via this email: .