Bavarian Forest
After thousands hectares of old spruce forest were destroyed following an unusual mass reproduction of bark beetles in the nineties, a new, healthier forest started to grow, a new primeval and diverse forest. Learn about new animal and plant species attracted by this diversity, by following the Bavarian Forest National Park through the seasons.
After thousands hectares of old spruce forest were destroyed following an unusual mass reproduction of bark beetles in the nineties, a new, healthier forest started to grow, a new primeval and diverse forest. Learn about new animal and plant species attracted by this diversity, by following the Bavarian Forest National Park through the seasons.
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