Forest accident: 25-year-old seriously injured by falling tree!

Forest accident: 25-year-old seriously injured by falling tree!

A dramatic incident occurred in a steep forest when a 25-year-old Romanian man was hit by a falling chestnut tree while harvesting wood. How orf.at reported that the accident occurred while the man was limbing a spruce tree. The cause of the tree bursting is attributed to the dry soil, which led to its instability. Luckily, two other forestry workers were nearby, who immediately alerted the rescue services and helped the seriously injured man get to a forest path over rough terrain.

After he received medical care, a rescue helicopter took the injured worker to the LKH Graz. The police have started investigating the exact cause of the accident, but so far there is no indication of foul play. Such accidents in forestry are tragic, but they can sometimes be influenced by the fourth dimension of nature - the soil.

Soil conditions and tree species

In connection with timber harvesting, the properties of the soil are of crucial importance for the choice of tree species, such as forestbook.info explained. For example, the black alder, which prefers moist locations, grows excellently along rivers and indicates groundwater reserves. Spruce, on the other hand, has greater difficulties on heavy, cohesive soils that tend to become waterlogged. In such unsuitable locations it shows insufficient stability, which makes it vulnerable to toppling.

Choosing the right tree species is not only crucial for the harvest, but also plays a role in the ecological stability of the forest. Tree species such as ash and sycamore are particularly demanding when it comes to soil conditions and require well-supplied, nutrient-rich soil. Inadequate conditions can not only affect growth but also lead to dangerous situations, as the tragic incident shows.