"Devastating Impact: Parasites and Climate Change Threaten German Forests"

Germany's iconic fairy tale forests are under threat as 79% of all trees nationwide are sick, dying, or dead, according to a recent government survey. The forests, which have long captured Germany's cultural imagination, are turning gray and dying due to a combination of climate change and bark beetle infestations. The changing landscape is a cause for concern for foresters, tourists, and business owners alike. Efforts are being made to save the forests, including planting tree species from the United States and rethinking forest preservation methods, but the future remains uncertain.