Our second planting campaign in 2026: Nine planned native tree and shrub species, a replenished field hedge, and valuable lowland bog grassland that will remain open.
For our second planting campaign of the year, we had originally planned to plant 20 trees and shrubs. But Baumland Gnieser & Möller Handelsbaumschulen GmbH was once again particularly generous with us: in the end, we had 36 plants at our disposal.
A diverse field hedge is taking shape
On November 8, 2026, we expanded the existing field hedge on our property in Klein Breesen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Our planting plan called for two sections of hedge, eleven and four meters long, respectively. A three-meter-wide path remains open between them.
For the new planting, we had planned a mix of native wild shrubs: blackthorn, black elder, single-spiked and double-spiked hawthorn, dog roses, red dogwood, spindle tree, common snowball, and purple willow.
These species fulfill various ecological functions. Their flowers provide food for insects, their fruits and seeds are consumed by various bird species, and their dense branches can provide shelter and nesting sites.
Where should I put the extra plants?
With 36 plants instead of the 20 originally planned, space was slowly running out. But we were in luck: there were still a few gaps in the existing field hedge.
There, we were able to plant additional trees and shrubs while also supplementing the existing stock.
In the end, all 36 plants found a home.
The lowland bog meadow remains open
Expanding into the adjacent meadow was out of the question for us. The area is classified as permanent grassland on lowland peat and cannot simply be planted with trees and shrubs.
This aligns with our understanding of rewilding: Trees and shrubs don’t have to grow everywhere. Open habitats also have their own ecological value.
The wildlife camera is back in action
We also took the opportunity to reinstall our wildlife camera. It will help us continue to document the wildlife on the property.
A big thank you
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Baumland Gnieser & Möller Handelsbaumschulen GmbH for their continued generous support.
What started as a small planting project turned into a somewhat larger undertaking. Now the trees and shrubs can take root and continue to grow.
More Wild. Back to nature.