1,000 hectares of Dauban forest to become wilderness

Habitat for rare and endangered animal species

According to the Saxon Ministry of Climate Protection, the land in the area is to receive more water, the vegetation is to change and plenty of space and habitat for rare and endangered animal species is to be created. "However, we still have a long way to go before we leave near-natural forest sections to their own devices," DBU Secretary-General Bonde was quoted as saying.

Environment Minister Günther explained the plans: "We need large areas of forest that can develop undisturbed in the long term in order to preserve biodiversity and keep water in the landscape." The pine forests of Upper Lusatia are often species-poor and suffer from drought. This is why it is so important to gradually create wilderness areas. "This also includes keeping the water in the area and helping to prevent forest fires," Günther was further quoted as saying.

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