die Waldpatenschaft
Translation
forest sponsorship, forest patronage, tree sponsorship
Examples
Wir haben eine Waldpatenschaft übernommen.
We have taken on a forest sponsorship.
Eine Waldpatenschaft schützt den lokalen Wald.
A forest sponsorship protects the local forest.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take on a forest sponsorship We have taken on a forest sponsorship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sponsorship, support, funding
Etymology
A compound of 'Wald' (forest) and 'Patenschaft' (sponsorship, godparenthood). 'Pate' means godfather.
Memory Tips
Think of becoming a 'godparent' (Pate) for a piece of the forest (Wald), supporting its protection.