• Extreme drought in some regions is severely affecting Austrian agriculture and forestry, said Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig.
  • The lack of precipitation is a consequence of climate change, and there have been major forest fires in Styria and Carinthia recently.
  • The minister emphasized the need to adapt forests to climate change, strengthen their role as CO2 sinks, and ensure sustainable use of wood.
  • Industry representatives are calling for sufficient state funding for forest adaptation, including planting more resilient tree species.

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