Total forest area
473
The woodland area covers 428 hectares, with 28 hectares used for agriculture and 13 hectares of non-woodland areas.
Promoting growth
Tree sponsorship for supporters of the Deutschlandstipendium at LMU
With the Deutschlandstipendium, LMU supports high-achieving and committed students on their educational path. Those who participate as sponsors help young talents to freely develop their potential – regardless of their financial situation.
Since 2023, LMU has been expressing its gratitude for this commitment with a special symbol of sustainability: a tree sponsorship in the university forest near Landshut. Those who decide to sponsor a scholarship are not only making a social commitment, but also an ecological one.
Sustainability that connects
The idea behind the tree planting campaign is simple and effective: just as a tree needs time, care, and good conditions to thrive, students also need support to develop their knowledge and commitment. Every seedling is therefore an investment in the future and has an impact far beyond the moment – just like the Deutschlandstipendium. When a sponsor is found for a talented and committed young person, the federal government doubles the amount to a total of 300 euros per month, regardless of income. Through this tax-deductible donation, sponsors demonstrate their sense of responsibility to society and connect with the talents of tomorrow.
The idea of tree sponsorship
As a sign of gratitude and sustainability, LMU awards all sponsors of the Deutschlandstipendium with an LMU tree sponsorship. Thanks to the generous funding and support of the students, combined with the planting of a young tree, the Deutschlandstipendium at LMU is now a sustainable project in two respects and sets an example for the future.
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Interview with Prof.Dr. Thomas Knoke
“A very welcome initiative” – LMU Forest Manager Professor Thomas Knoke on responsibility, sustainability, and the Deutschlandstipendium tree sponsorship program.
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Interview with Christoph Dimke
“It's wonderful to see how happy the participants are” – Christoph Dimke, assessor for the forestry service in the LMU forest, on the fascination of the forest, what we can learn from nature, and why the trees of the Deutschlandstipendium are particularly close to his heart.
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The forest in climate change
In the long term, a 50:50 mix of coniferous and deciduous trees is a suitable lower limit for maintaining stable forests.
LMU tree sponsorship
300
Since 2023, the university forest has grown by 300 saplings thanks to the tree sponsorship program. Fir, Douglas fir, larch, beech, and oak trees were planted.
Coordinates of the tree planting areas
Since 2023, 300 saplings have been planted at three different locations in the LMU university forest as part of the Deutschlandstipendium tree sponsorship program. Directions starting from the Munich University Forestry Administration (LMU) (german website) can be found here. The exact coordinates of the areas can be found here.