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What is already a reality on the Brocken is threatening Europe's forests on a large scale: bark beetles, storms and fires could double the damaged forest area by 2100.

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Bark beetles, fires and storms: forest damage could double by 2100

10. March 2026 4 Min

Bark beetles, fires and storms: forest damage could double by 2100

Bare slopes, dead spruce trees and brown patches: the damage in Europe’s forests is already visible today. A new study now shows how the situation could develop in the coming decades. The figures are alarming. For the first time, an international research team involving TU Dresden has calculated how fires, storms and bark beetles could shape Europe’s forests by 2100.

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Tension in Saxony's forests: Bark beetle situation remains critical

The bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense. The early swarming of the bark beetles due to the warm weather at the end of March was unfavorable. | more

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Bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense

The bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense, with up to three generations this year and a slight increase in wood infestation. | more

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Bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense

The bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense. Warm weather favors reproduction. Water supply to the trees has a positive effect. | more

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News for Bark beetle

Bark beetles, fires and storms: forest damage could double by 2100

Bark beetles, fires and storms: forest damage could double by 2100

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Tension in Saxony's forests: Bark beetle situation remains critical

Bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

Bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense

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Bark beetle season in Saxony starts early