Southern hackberry - Celtis australis

Against this background, the university management not only initiated the anniversary campaign but also accompanied it from the beginning. Of course, it also acts as a tree sponsor for a southern hackberry tree (Celtis australis). However, the project would not have been possible without the many other tree sponsors involved. The University of Applied Sciences would like to thank them all.

As a green stage of diversity, the arboretum will, above all, mean a gain in knowledge for the students and employees of the University of Applied Sciences. But they will also find a place of peace and relaxation here on Weihenstephaner Berg - just like all visitors to this unique woodland nature trail.

The voices of the university management

Dr. Eric Veulliet, president

When I had the idea for "50 Years - 50 Trees" over a year ago, my desire to create something lasting with this anniversary dominated. Something that many generations will be able to enjoy, which serves the environment, does justice to the green brand essence of the HSWT and, at the same time, increases the quality of stay on site. All those involved - especially the 50 tree sponsors - deserve thanks for turning this idea into a jewel. I am very delighted about the great success of this project. To be continued

Dr. Karla Sichelschmidt, Chancellor

To grow, to flourish, to bear fruit - that is my wish not only for our hackle tree, but for the entire HSWT. The university management has planted and sown quite a bit through new positions and strategic investments. And now I hope that these measures will bear fruit more quickly than the tree we planted, which will probably take ten to 15 years.

Prof. Dr Carsten Lorz, Vice President for International Affairs and Diversity

The tree I have chosen is part of a system that stands for sustainability and permanence.

Prof. Dr. Markus Reinke, Vice President of Research and Knowledge Transfer

The arboretum with the newly planted trees also addresses the issue of climate adaptation of our trees. Green cities and green learning places like our campus, must have a quality through vegetation. It is all the more welcome that the new plantings include potentially climate-adapted tree species and varieties and that we can thus contribute to applied research in this field.

Prof. Dr Sabine Homann-Wenig, Vice-President for Studies and Continuing Education

Trees are life: they shape landscapes, provide protection and create a beneficial climate. Their wood and fruit are valuable, renewable resources - but their use requires careful consideration and foresight. It is certainly no coincidence that, more than 300 years ago, a forester first called for the sustainable management of forests. So what better thing can the administration of the "green" University of Applied Sciences do than plant a tree?