The Austrian Federal Forests remain optimistic despite the challenges posed by climate change and ongoing drought, as the short-term impacts have been minimal so far, while the long-term consequences are still uncertain. (translated)
Trees in Germany have been suffering from severe stress for years due to prolonged drought and heat waves, leading to unprecedented biomass loss and a drastic threat to ecosystems, while many trees are already shedding their leaves prematurely and a variety of new plantings are at risk. (translated)
The persistent drought is severely affecting the forests in Hesse, weakening the vitality of the trees and increasing the risk of wildfires and pests like bark beetles, which particularly affects young and weakened trees and complicates reforestation efforts. (translated)
Österreich hat aufgrund des Erstnachweises des asiatischen Eschenprachtkäfers in der EU Notfallmaßnahmen aktiviert, um die heimischen Eschen vor den Schäden durch die invasive Art und die damit verbundene Pilzkrankheit, das Eschentriebsterben, zu schützen. #Eschenprachtkäfer #Notfallplan #Waldschutz
