Gohrischheide: Damage After Forest Fires in Northern Saxony Is »Apocalyptic«

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The devastating fires in East Germany have not only destroyed forests, but have also taken the livelihood of many animal species. Probably for decades, says the responsible forester.

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Zeithain- After the devastating forest fire in the Gohrischheide in northern Saxony, it could take many years for all animals and plants to be settled again."The damage is apocalyptic, I would say," said district foreman Stefan Müller from Zeithain. One must now see how nature develops. First, "pioneer grasses" and "pioneer trees" settled, explained Müller. "It will continue. Only that the clock was turned back here especially on the area 35 yea…

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One of the worst forest fires in the history of Gohrischheide raged for a week at the beginning of July. Now, district foresters and conservationists are allowed to get a first picture of the situation.