Consequences of drought - Christmas tree with damage and message at the ministry
A drought-stricken spruce has adorned the foyer of the Ministry of the Environment in Erfurt since Tuesday. However, there is a good reason for choosing this particular Christmas tree, according to the ministry. The tree is intended to draw attention to the effects of the increasing drought caused by climate change in Thuringia's forests.
The tree in the foyer, like many spruces throughout Thuringia, has not had an easy time of it, Environment Minister Bernhard Stengele (Greens) had previously said. The trees suffered from drought stress and reacted with sparse needles. A plaque next to the tree will explain the unusual sight. The minister carried the tree into the foyer himself on Tuesday. The three-meter-high spruce comes from the area of the Leuchtenburg Forestry Association (FBG). As usual, it will be decorated with straw and baubles.
A few years ago, a light spruce made the headlines in Thuringia: in 2018, a red spruce that looked like it had been plucked was used as the Christmas tree for Thuringia's largest Christmas market in Erfurt, leading to ridicule but also recognition. The tree was nicknamed "Rupfi".
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- The German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMU) has expressed concern about the impact of climate change on forests, particularly in dry regions, and has called for increased efforts to preserve forest ecosystems.
- The Embassy of Germany in a foreign country has also taken action to raise awareness about environmental issues, hosting a forum on climate change and its impact on forestry.
- In light of the Dryness facing Thuringia's forests, the regional Government requested support from the BMU's Forestry Division to develop a strategy for sustainable forest management and reforestation.
- The Christmas tree in the Erfurt Ministry of the Environment serves as a poignant reminder of the Needs of Thuringia's forests to adapt to changing climate conditions and the importance of taking action to mitigate climate change.
- Germany, as a global leader in Climate policy, has pledged to increase its climate protection efforts and invest in new technologies to achieve its goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2045.
- In addition, Thuringia's Forestry Association (FBG) is collaborating with local schools to engage students in environmental education and promote the importance of forest conservation for future generations.
Source: www.stern.de
