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The Climate Forests are a collaboration between Reykjavík City and the Reykjavík Forestry Association. Their aim is to offset the carbon emissions of various City departments and institutions. Simultaneously, they result in the creation of new recreational forests on municipal land that not only provide welcome opportunities for outdoor activities but also reduce wind. The goal is for the forest to eventually cover about 360 acres (150 ha). The forestry plan is for 10 years, annually working on a 37 acres (15 ha) area. The main goal of forestry in the area is increased carbon sequestration and establishment of a recreation forest. For this, a variety of tree and shrub species are used. Efforts are also being made to expand and densify areas where there are already young forests and to plant in lupine fields.
Planned completion in the second half of 2030
In 2023, 1,242 plants were planted. Including all planting in Úlfarsfell, which includes previous plantings before this project, the area totals about 75 hectares, indicating the planting project is roughly halfway done. In the Climate Forest Project, over 92,000 forest plants have been planted.
Timing | Progress description | |
July 2023 | In Úlfarsfell, 12,842 forest plants were planted on about 4.5 hectares. As before, emphasis was placed on planting in lupine patches and areas with disrupted vegetation cover. Some areas received plants for more than one year due to sparse initial plantings and using diverse species, making it beneficial to add other species for a more varied outdoor recreation forest. Summing all plantings in Úlfarsfell, including older ones, the area is about 75 hectares, suggesting that planting activities are about halfway completed. In the Climate Forest Project, over 92,000 forest plants have been planted. | |
January 2023 | In 2022, 45 thousand plants were planted. | |
July 2022 | So far this summer, about 10,000 tree seedlings have been planted, and a significant amount of grass seed, white clover, and fertilizer has been distributed. Carbon sequestration approx. 1,000 tonnes. |
Action name | Completion | Departments |
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Climate forests in Úlfarsfell | 2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |
Development in Öskjuhlíð | 2024 | Department of Environment & Planning |
Construction in Austurheiðar | 2024 | Department of Environment & Planning |
Greenery on municipal land | 2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |