What contribution can forests make to climate protection?

What contribution can forests make to climate protection? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview. A very large one, because forests are carbon reservoirs. When trees grow, they absorb CO2 that would otherwise pollute our atmosphere. Forests also play an important role in preserving biodiversity and replacing synthetic materials such as […]

Which tree species are particularly threatened by climate change?

Which tree species are particularly threatened by climate change? This question was answered by forester Elena Schmidtmeyer in an interview. Tree species that occur outside their natural range are currently under particular threat. In Germany, outside the mountains, these are mainly conifers such as spruce and larch. They occur naturally in cool, rainy regions. Pine […]