The Harz region's forests have become a stark representation of the climate crisis, with many trees dying due to droughts, storms, and pest invasions.
Experts warn that Germany's reliance on spruce monocultures has left forests vulnerable to climate change, highlighting the need for biodiversity in forestry practices.
Roland Pietsch, head of the Harz National Park, states, 'Nowhere else in Central Europe can you experience the climate crisis like here in the Harz Mountains.'
The historical context following World War II led to the dominance of spruce trees in German forests, contributing to their vulnerability and lack of biodiversity.
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