Credit: Lise Bockler
On Saturday 1 March 2025, Greenpeace Luxembourg inaugurated its third micro-forest in the Grand Duchy, at Parc Brill in Mamer.
In a press release, Greenpeace announced that the micro-forest was part of its initiative to restore biodiversity and combat global warming at a local level. After its initial plantations in Mertzig and Esch-sur-Alzette, the NGO partnered this year with the municipality of Mamer to plant approximately 900 trees, shrubs and hedges over a total area of 300 m2.
Greenpeace added that the planting brought together citizens, volunteers and representatives of the municipality of Mamer.
The NGO explained that it used the Miyawaki method, which consists of planting three trees per square metre on prepared soil, to encourage natural and autonomous growth. Approximately 300 m2 of Parc Brill has been transformed into an island of biodiversity. This new space is home to around 20 species of native trees, such as oak, silver birch, hornbeam, rowan and hawthorn, which are expected to enrich the local ecological fabric.
In addition to its direct contribution to biodiversity, Greenpeace expects the micro-forest to offer an area of visual and acoustic serenity to local residents and visitors. It will also act to combat climate change, by storing carbon and regulating the urban environment.
Xavier Turquin, Director of Greenpeace Luxembourg, said: "This third micro-forest in Mamer is a concrete example of what we can accomplish together for the planet. Each tree planted is one more step towards a more sustainable future. We hope that this project will inspire other communities to get involved and take care of their local environment. Citizen action is crucial to slow down the effects of climate change and preserve biodiversity."
Greenpeace Luxembourg described this project as part of the NGO's desire to restore natural ecosystems, raise awareness of the need to protect the environment and encourage concrete actions in favour of the climate.
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