Wasserburger Stadtwald under pressure: Climate change forces changes!
Wasserburger Stadtwald under pressure: Climate change forces changes!
Wasserburg am Inn, Deutschland - On June 1, 2025, forester Tobias Büchner and Mayor Michael Kölbl carried out a tour of the Wasserburg Stadtwald am Friedlsee. However, the visit, which spoke to members of the Wasserburg city council and administrative staff, was shortened by a downpour, so that not all areas of the forest could be visited. This initiative is intended to inform the city council about the current status and the necessary adjustments to the forest in view of the climate change.
The conditions in the city forest have changed significantly. Climate change shows its effects not only by dying trees, but also through certain tree species that have difficulty adapting. The spruce in particular suffers from these changes, while the Rotahorn increases significantly. These observations are in accordance with the findings of researchers of the
The city forest has to adapt to the climate, which also means that not all traditional tree species are equally suitable for the future. An increased wooden harvest of 15 solid meters per hectare has become necessary due to bark beetle infestation, storm damage and snow breast. These challenges make it necessary to promote the diversity of tree species and to operate a climate -adapted forest management in order to secure the necessary forest functions. As part of the forest conversion, according to the investigations of forest knowledge. Particular attention is paid to the choice of tree species, since a mixed tree species structure can increase the robustness of the forest against various disorders. It is crucial that the plantings are not only suitable for the current climate, but also for future conditions. In the city forest, five Habitat trees per hectare are planted, which exceeds the requirements of the Bavarian Forest Act. The digital forest support portal is also used to accelerate the applications for funding. These measures reflect the goal of promoting sustainable and adaptable forestry. In addition, at the end of the tour, the "Kölbl-Eiche 2025" was planted by the participating actors as a living monument for the forest. The study that examines the suitability of 69 European tree species for the 21st century shows that only a small part of the species examined is able to withstand both the current and the upcoming climatic conditions. This underlines the urgency of protecting and restoring the diversity of tree species to secure future forest performances. The impressions from the city forest and the expertise show that the adjustments and a diversified trees are decisive for the continued existence of the forests in Wasserburg. It remains to be hoped that these initiatives can serve as a model not only for the Wasserburg, but also for other regions. need for adaptation in the city forest
Promotion of biodiversity
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