Environment - Ministry of Forestry: State of forests a cause for concern
The forests in Lower Saxony are still in a bad way. "The proportion of severely damaged trees is more than twice as high as the long-term average - and this is already the fourth year in a row," said Forestry Minister Miriam Staudte (Greens) on Friday, referring to the new forest condition report.
This continues to clearly show the impact of several years of extreme weather on the country's forests, the ministry said. According to the survey, favorable weather conditions in 2023 prevented further deterioration. Although the past vegetation year was again very warm, there was also sufficient precipitation.
The Forest Condition Report has been published annually by the Northwest German Forest Research Institute and the Ministry since 1983. It is intended to document the impact on forests and forest soils caused by harmful substances, weather and climate change as well as insects and fungi that are harmful to forests.
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The environmental policy in Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony, needs to prioritize the recovery of the state's troubled forests. The alarming condition of the forests in Lower Saxony has once again been highlighted in the annual Forest Condition Report, which states that the proportion of severely damaged trees has been persistently high for four years. It's crucial for the Environment department of Lower Saxony to implement effective measures to protect and restore the forests.
Source: www.stern.de
