Landesforst Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The Landesforst Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Landesforst MV) is a public law institution and serves as the lower forestry authority of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. With 29 forestry offices and 191 districts, it manages approximately 193,000 hectares of forest and carries out tasks related to close-to-nature forestry. Landesforst MV protects the climate and biodiversity, supports the local economy, and offers a wide range of recreational, educational, and service programs – from forest education programs and timber sales to chainsaw courses. Annually, around 50,000 participants (including 35,000 children) take part in guided tours and excursions. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is one of the largest employers in the state.

The Landesforst Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is committed to managing the state's forests sustainably and preserving them as an important climate and economic resource. It ensures the growth and protection of the forest, balances ecology and economy, supports forest owners through free consultation and government funding programs, and inspires enthusiasm for the forest as a place of recreation, education, and social interaction – true to the motto "Forest creates future!".

The offerings of Landesforst MV are aimed at all people who wish to experience or manage the forest: families and school classes, forest owners and hunters, recreation seekers and sports enthusiasts, as well as nature enthusiasts and multipliers in environmental education and forestry. They benefit from forest education programs, advice on forest management, and a variety of service and leisure activities.