The German Federal Ministry of Agriculture (BMEL) responds to criticism from the states and associations regarding the planned changes to the Federal Forestry Act.
In early August, pellet prices fell to 245 euros per ton for the first time in three years. This confirms the expectations of buyers who assumed a further decrease in pellet prices.
The bark beetle caused less damage to the forests of Thuringia this year than in the previous year. However, foresters are not yet in a hurry to talk about a change in the trend.
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (UBA) has changed its approach and now considers wood heating to be climate harmful, whereas it was previously considered climate neutral.
The yew tree was widespread in Harka, but after the Middle Ages its population declined. The tree species is now expected to spread again. For this, the forest industry relies on genetic plantations.
The construction of one of the largest wooden logistics complexes in Europe started with a solemn foundation laying ceremony in the port of Straubing-Sand.
Pellet prices in Germany have been falling for several months. The latest figures are striking: only four percent of consumers in Germany use pellets or firewood for heating.
Quedlinburg, Dusseldorf and Freiburg are places where you can still find ancient oaks, rare beech groves and dark fir forests. However, according to foresters' forecasts, these natural landscapes may change in the near future.
