German Forests Transform from Carbon Sink to Source Amid Climate Strain
New data reveals Germany's forests now emit more CO2 than they absorb, prompting calls for urgent ecological reform.
- Recent Bundeswaldinventur findings indicate that German forests, traditionally carbon sinks, have become carbon sources due to climate impacts.
- Factors such as droughts, storms, and pest infestations have severely damaged forest ecosystems, reducing their ability to store carbon.
- Forestry Minister Cem Özdemir emphasizes the necessity of transitioning to resilient mixed forests to combat these challenges.
- Efforts are underway to increase the diversity of tree species, with a notable rise in mixed and deciduous forests replacing monocultures.
- Environmental groups and experts stress the need for stronger forest protection laws and sustainable management practices to restore ecological balance.
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