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Old Douglas Fir Stand in Sachsenwald
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Old Douglas Fir Stand in Sachsenwald
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HaukeDerRabauke
February 13, 2025
Hiking
This old Douglas fir stand in section 44b was planted in 1878 on the orders of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. The seeds of the North American tree species were brought to the Sachsenwald by the botanist John C. Booth. Today, more than 20 of the over 40 m tall trees from the first planting still exist.
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JR56
December 18, 2025
Hiking
Mighty, over 140-year-old Douglas firs stand here by the roadside.
It's wonderful that old Bismarck, with his foresight, commissioned their planting, and that they have survived the years so well. Hopefully, they will remain with us for many more years to come.
Many thanks to Hauke for posting this and for your expert commentary.
It's wonderful that old Bismarck, with his foresight, commissioned their planting, and that they have survived the years so well. Hopefully, they will remain with us for many more years to come.
Many thanks to Hauke for posting this and for your expert commentary.
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Elevation 80 m