Heckenretter e.V. is committed to the preservation and maintenance of traditional hedgerows in the Hamburg metropolitan region. The non-profit organization promotes nature conservation, climate protection, and regional value creation through hedge sponsorships, educational offerings, and products made from wild fruits.
The Heckenretter e.V. is a non-profit organization, founded in March 2020 by Alexandra Werdes. Our goal is to preserve, maintain, and create new traditional hedgerows in the Hamburg metropolitan region and beyond. These hedgerows are not only an essential habitat for insects, birds, and many other animals, but they also make an important contribution to climate protection through carbon sequestration.
Our main mission is to raise awareness of the importance of wild hedgerows among farmers and the public. These hedgerows, which have been part of the landscape in Schleswig-Holstein since the late 18th century, serve as living fences that protect fields from wind, drought, and wild animals. We support farmers in establishing and maintaining these hedgerows and enable companies to offset their CO2 emissions by funding hedgerow projects, which simultaneously enhances local biodiversity.
Our association thrives on the active participation of our volunteers. Since our founding, numerous people have participated in our planting actions, contributing to the growth and maintenance of the hedgerows. We invite all interested individuals to join us and work together for the protection and care of these valuable habitats.
