Bees, bear enclosures and wooden manufacturing – BärnerBär

Philipp Hug, co-head of forestry work on the Burgergemeinde Bern, gave attention-grabbing insights into the Bremgarten Forest.

Are you among the many 40 % of the inhabitants who go into the woods a couple of times every week? In response to a inhabitants survey carried out by the Federal Setting Workplace in 2000, virtually half of individuals prefer to exit into the woods repeatedly and virtually everybody (90 per cent) feels refreshment and rest after visiting the forest. If we break these numbers right down to town of Bern (146,000 inhabitants) and the Bremgartenwald, round 20,000 to 40,000 folks stay there each week. Philipp Hug, co-head of Bernburg’s forestry operations, leads us on winding paths by Bremen and supplies attention-grabbing insights into town’s multifunctional forest.

Versatile Bremgarten Forest
What precisely is a multifunctional forest? Hug explains that the Bremgartenwald is each a priceless supply of timber and a preferred recreation space. “Additionally it is a habitat for animals and crops and an awesome water filter. The big forest space north of the four-lane freeway is used primarily for timber manufacturing. Between September and April, timber is harvested right here in collaboration with non-public forestry corporations.” The smaller a part of the forest south of the freeway serves primarily as a leisure and recreation space. The purpose of the forestry staff is to realize a balancing act between the use and safety of the forest and leisure actions. “Right this moment, for instance, we offer 19 forest websites. Daycare facilities, playgroups and colleges can be taught, play and construct their forest sofas right here. We predict it is vital that even young children have a connection to the forest.” Instructional establishments can apply to the Bern group in the event that they need to set up a forest website. Anybody who plans an organized exercise or needs to put in one thing in Bremen wants the permission of the proprietor of the forest, ie the group of Bern, for his or her challenge. Hug offers a number of examples: “We monitor a number of guiding races yearly or we now have agreed a number of beekeeping locations with bee containers. Common industrial group provides, equivalent to forest swimming or forest yoga, are different actions that have to be coordinated with us. ” What about forest events? In response to Hug, such occasions are unlawful: “Occasions with lighting programs and amplifiers would additionally require a allow from the canton. Events are normally not allowed as they could happen elsewhere. They disturb the delicate ecosystem of the forest – sleeping at night time is particularly vital for animals.”

Stroll, train and relaxation
The inhabitants of town of Berne appreciates and makes use of the Bremgartenwald as a recreation and health space. When it will get actually sizzling in the summertime, the forest protects from the warmth of town. Folks journey on foot or by bicycle on the kilometers of forest roads created and maintained by the forestry firm. Many individuals simply sit down someplace and benefit from the peaceable silence of the forest. Should you desire one thing enjoyable, you are able to do your working laps on the marked “BremerLoops”. Varied BärnParcours trails can be found for endurance, flexibility and energy coaching and are operated and maintained by town of Bern. They’re divided into three efficiency ranges for pleasure seekers, sportsmen and impressive folks. Bremer Hug skilled says there are countless stunning locations and locations right here. He particularly likes the marked strolling path between Halenbrücke and Eymatt. “The trail goes up excessive alongside the Aare and is a ravishing path for folks on the lookout for peace and quiet.”