2024-09-27 17:55:08
Nature
Climate Change
Forest Fires in Harz National Park: A Growing Concern
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zeit
Forest fire in the Harz National Park destroyed 17 hectares of forest; Extinguishing work with airplanes and helicopters; Königsberg, a subsidiary peak of the Brocken, affected; Deployment of the German Armed Forces and police; Loss of spruce and spruce bog forest since 2022; days-long firefighting operation in the vicinity; The administration in Wernigerode announced.
NDR
After Major Fire on Brocken: 17 Hectares of Forest Destroyed in Harz
Major fire on Brocken destroys 17 hectares of forest in Harz; Harz National Park lost 30 hectares of forest due to fires in 2022; Soils on Königsberg heavily damaged; Emergency services from Braunschweig supported with firefighting aircraft.
taz
Forest Damage in Germany: The Forest is Devastated
Politics
Environment
The German Forestry Council is demanding 50 billion euros in state support to offset climate damage; the forestry industry and the forest owners' association reject the ecologization of the Federal Forest Act.
mdr
Forest fire in the Harz mountains: What consequences the disaster on the Brocken has for the environment
According to satellite images, 17 hectares of forest were destroyed, since 2022 30 hectares have been affected, which corresponds to 24 football fields. The retardant could be harmful. The forest fire extended over 1,000 meters, the firefighting operations lasted. The national park director thanked the emergency services. The fire brigade had created deadwood clearings, which the national park rejects, as potential fire sites are not plannable and this restricts freedom of movement. It was agr..
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