Forest Makes School

This article is a forestry plea for learning in and from nature. The special features and opportunities offered by the forest in this respect will be examined. It is not so much the forest in its biology and ecology that will be described, nor the variety of forest learning materials, but rather its fascinating fundamental suitability as a place of learning. For a different kind of learning. A learning that corresponds more deeply to our species and leads us back to it in a learning way. But above all, a learning that opens up new perspectives for us. The forest has been a source of our existence for thousands of years. And it still is today, even if its perception has receded enormously into the background with increasing civilization. Nevertheless, it is particularly appealing today to recognise, open up and, above all, use this fascinating habitat of the forest as a learning space in the broadest sense, also with regard to ethical and philosophical questions. For a lifetime. Learning this is an interesting adventure for learners and teachers – with a lot of potential far beyond the more classical educational aspects. Learning from the forest and learning with the forest.