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Bavarian State Forests

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European wolf management & culling disputes

31 clusters · 90 sources · last updated

Latest: Bavaria expands preventive wolf culling in Alpine grazing areas

European wolf management remains highly contentious, characterized by legal battles and shifting population targets. In Switzerland, the wolf population reached 350 individuals in 43 packs by early 2026. Germany faces in

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Bark beetle infestation and monitoring in Bavarian forests

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Bark beetle monitoring continues in Bavaria amid new satellite detection technology

Bavarian forests have experienced a significant decline in bark beetle damage. Statistics from the Bavarian State Institute for Forestry, Agriculture and Forestry indicate that damaged wood volumes in 2025 decreased by m

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Intensifying wildfires and heat crises across Europe

26 clusters · 289 sources · last updated

Latest: Austrian firefighters support wildfire efforts in Sardinia

The 2026 fire season has intensified across Europe, driven by extreme heat and drought. In Germany, forest fires have been reported in the Main-Kinzig district, where authorities are investigating potential arson, and in

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Central European forest heat and drought stress

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany forests face increased fire risk and drought damage

Forests in Central Europe continue to face severe stress from cumulative drought and extreme heat. In Slovakia, the National Forestry Centre reports that western and central regions—specifically mountain ranges such as M