On 10 December 2026, WaldBeiderBasel, the forest owners’ association of the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft, will host its second regional event of the year at the Gemeindesaal in Lausen. The evening will focus on public outreach and forest education, and on how civic communities (Bürgergemeinden) can further develop their engagement in this field.
Astrid Schwyter from the Bürgergemeinde Liestal will present an innovative approach to public outreach and forest education. Her presentation will address a central question: how can a civic community position itself as a provider in this field? Rather than treating forest education and public engagement solely as an obligation, the approach views them as an attractive offer that civic communities can actively shape and promote.
The presentation will be followed by a discussion with participants, offering space to explore the topic in more depth and to exchange experiences and practical ideas for implementation.
The programme will also include an update from WaldBeiderBasel on the impacts and challenges of the 2026 drought for forests, forest owners and forest enterprises, as well as information from the organising committee of the upcoming Waldtage 2027. The evening will close with an apéro offered by the Einwohnergemeinde Lausen, providing an opportunity for informal exchange and networking.
This event complements the regional evening held on 2 December in Binningen, which focused on the motivations of small private forest owners based on findings from the Small4Good project. Participants are welcome to attend both events.
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