Scoring points with unspoiled nature

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    • An untouched forest with birch trees growing in it
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    With around 28,000 hectares, Deutsche Bahn is one of the largest forest owners in Germany. This includes the Elmer Forest in East Hessen. This section of forest was already established 100 years ago on the embankment flanking along the railline between Hanau and Fulda. For decades, no chainsaw has been used here.

  • The photographers of the "German Roamers" were on their way in the forest.
  • The Deutsche Bahn is one of the largest forest owners in Germany.
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    • The photographers of the "German Roamers" were on their way in the forest.
      Copyright: DB AG/German Roamers
    • The Deutsche Bahn is one of the largest forest owners in Germany.
      Copyright: DB AG/German Roamers
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    As a result, a near-natural forest has developed, allowed to grow without human intervention. Through this measure, Deutsche Bahn earns eco-points, which can later be used as part of ecological compensation measures.

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