German forests could contribute significantly to climate protection - study
Greenpeace Germany / Institute for Applied Ecology
Germany’s forests could take in three times the amount of CO₂ from the atmosphere by the end of the century if they are better protected and used more ecologically than is the case today, says Greenpeace Germany, based on a study conducted by the Institute for Applied Ecology. This could help the German government achieve its climate targets. However, it would mean that less timber will be available in the future. Germany has ignored the climate protection potential of its forests, said Greenpeace’s Sandra Hieke in a press release.
Find the press release in German here, and the study in German here.
For background, read the CLEW dossier The energy transition and climate change.
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