Heat wave and high risk of forest fire: Saxony against extreme sample!

Heat wave and high risk of forest fire: Saxony against extreme sample!

Mittelsachsen, Deutschland - In Saxony, a heat with maximum temperatures above 30 degrees is available in the house in Saxony. Meteorologist Jens Oehmichen from the German Weather Service even predicts up to 35 degrees for the days from Tuesday to Thursday. While we have to expect brooding heat during the day, it won't be much cooler even during the nights, because the temperatures do not fall below 20 degrees. A look at the weather forecast reveals that there is no rain until Thursday, only with a cold front on Thursday could cool down.

worrying is the high risk of forest fire, which for the majority of Saxony rises to level 5 by Tuesday. In these regions it is advisable to avoid forest areas and not to leave the main paths. Open fire is strictly prohibited in the affected areas, since the most common cause of forest fires in Saxony is negligence, such as thrown away cigarettes. Such extreme conditions not only call for caution, but also show the growing problem of the drought, as the drought monitor shows, which shows increasing redness in eastern Germany, despite occasional storm.

bark beetle under control?

But while the heat and the risk of forest fire are moving, there are bright spots in the fight against the dreaded bark beetles. Although warm and dry conditions could promote the development of these pests, especially in spruces, the current stress by bark beetles in Saxony's forests is "quite relaxed". The previous year's decades made sure that the floors are well supplied with moisture, which has improved the resistance of the trees. Even though an intensive swarm flight of the bark beetles in the state forest was found, greater damage has so far been left.

The experts have found some positive developments: In the state forest there was a decline in spruces, which reduces the area of ​​attack for the bark beetles. In addition, books and oaks grow in areas where spruce is lost. Nevertheless, the book printer remains the main harmful factor for spruces, while the engraver is still striking. Therefore, forest owners should remain vigilant and take measures to rapid processing and removal of potentially affected trees. A quick action is necessary here because high temperatures shorten the time window for measures.

precautionary measures for forest visitors

With a view to the weather and the current risk of forest fire, it is essential for forest visitors to be prudent. The risk of forest fires increases in spring and summer, especially in damaged coniferous forests, and most of the fires are caused by humans. Last year North Rhine-Westphalia experienced devastating forest fires, and the state government has already provided considerable funds for forest fire provision.

briefly summarized, while the Saxons will be facing a heat wave in the coming days, the situation has so far remained stable with regard to the bark beetles. But the forests need the attention of everyone to minimize the fire risk and to stop the bark beetle. Close cooperation between experts and forest owners is required here to find sustainable solutions for the challenges that could be imminent.

More information on the current weather situation and forest fire risk can be found at Donnerstag-hoechste-zqx3vtho7neqzdvkrinokgyha4.html. Bork beetle situation at forest.sachsen.de and on the subject of forest and weather under Environment.nrw.de .