Forest deaths in the resin declined: Land forests record fewer bald areas thanks to rainy winter and sensitivity to the cold of the bark beetle

Forest deaths in the resin declined: Land forests record fewer bald areas thanks to rainy winter and sensitivity to the cold of the bark beetle

bark beetle decline in the resin: hope for the forests

The forests in the Harz can breathe a sigh of relief, because for the first time in a long time the region has a decline in bald areas. This is a gratifying development that is due to various factors. According to Michael Rudolph, the spokesman for the Lower Saxony State Forest, the rainy winter and the cold sensitivity of the bark beetle have contributed to the fact that the forest dying has decreased.

Winter was particularly damp, which meant that the trees were not as dry as usual. This made them more resistant to pests such as the bark beetle. This is sensitive to cold and could therefore not multiply as much as in previous years. These favorable conditions have given the state forests a breather in order to reforest the resulting balds.

This positive development shows that the efforts of the forest authorities bear fruit. It is important to protect the forests and manage sustainably to secure their future. The decline in the bald areas in the Harz is a step in the right direction and gives hope for the recovery of the forest ecosystems in the region.

The state forest will continue to work to maintain and protect the forests in order to maintain their diversity and health in the long term. Nature has shown that it can recover when the conditions are right. It is now up to us to deal responsibly with our forests and to preserve them for future generations.

- Nag