The Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald (SDW), or Association for the Protection of the German Forest, is a German nature conservation organization dedicated to protecting and preserving forests through
practical and political action, environmental education, and forest pedagogy. Founded in 1947, the non-profit organization engages the public via forest tours and youth forest games, advocates for forest-friendly policies, and holds a legal status allowing participation in forest and nature planning processes.
