Thousands of trees uprooted: Tegeler Forest remains closed due to storms!

Thousands of trees uprooted: Tegeler Forest remains closed due to storms!

Tegeler Forst, Berlin, Deutschland - A violent storm caused massive damage in Berlin and Brandenburg on June 27, 2025. The forests, especially the Tegeler Forst in northwestern Berlin, are affected by thousands of uprooted and crunched trees. The damage is so serious that the forests have been blocked for the time being, reports Tagesschau and n-tv. There is a risk to life when entering these areas, as branches can break off and damaged trees could overturn at any time.

The forest workers started initial security on Thursday evening. But the cleanup could take weeks, as the damaged wood is in different tensions, which means that the work is considered dangerous. The security of the forest workers has top priority, especially in areas near settlements and streets.

further damage and effects

The storm, which also affected other parts of East Germany, led to the temporary setting of S-Bahn traffic in Berlin. Long -distance trains from the capital towards Hamburg were also affected. According to the N-TV, however, there is no further information on major damage outside of the forests.

A special look is aimed at the Tegeler Forst, where among other things the oldest tree in Berlin, the "thick Marie", as well as the "Burgsdorff-Lärche"-the highest tree in the city-may have been affected. A fire brigade spokesman describes the damage in the Tegeler Forst as "impressive" and large.

consequences of climate change

The damage is not just the result of this one storm. Climate change has caused considerable problems in the forests in recent years. Storms, extreme drought and the bark beetle have severely damaged many tree species. A look at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture shows that over 20% of the spruce stock has been lost due to the unfavorable climatic conditions. From 2018 to 2023, over 500,000 hectares of forest area had to be re -forested.

future forest changes have to be designed to be designed, with the selection of suitable tree species decisive. The "Natural Climate Protection" campaign program enables considerable financial support, and the new funding programs are also committed to sustainable management.

The situation in the Tegeler and Spandauer Forst illustrates how important it is to pay attention to the health of our forests. They not only play an important role in climate protection, they are also living space for many animals and plants.