Climate cavity forests for Tyrol: Requesting in the Zillertal with larch and pine
Climate cavity forests for Tyrol: Requesting in the Zillertal with larch and pine
The domestic forests in Tyrol are increasingly suffering from the consequences of climate change, with extreme weather events such as dryness and violent storms show particularly devastating effects. In the Zillertal, the Federal Forest therefore focus on reforestation measures to restore the protective forest and to tame the natural forces that can harm people on site. Intact protective forests are not only important for the stability of the landscape, but also offer natural protection against natural hazards such as rockfall and erosion.
In the current year, a total of around 25,000 plants were set in the reforestation projects, with a significant focus on the Hinter Zillertal forest area. In the Hollenzberg region, near Mayrhofen, a special project for reforestation by the storm in 2023 has been tackled. On an area of five hectares, forest workers have planted 2,000 young trees in a laborious manual work. Larches and pines are the main tree species that were chosen due to their adaptability and resistance to extreme weather. The larch has particularly strong roots that are well anchored in the ground, while pine can also thrive in dry soils.reforestation strategies in Tirol
The Federal Forest have developed special concepts for the remedy of the areas affected by storm damage. The promotion of the natural offspring is particularly important, since even young trees emerging can better adapt to the location. Where this natural rejuvenation is not sufficient - especially on larger damages - reforestation measures such as those in the Zillertal are essential to close the bare areas promptly. This not only restores the forest area, but at the same time work is also being carried out in a climate -based forest of the future. The variety of tree species is thus promoted.
The forestry company in Unterinntal, which is responsible for around 92,000 hectares of natural area, does everything possible to regenerate damaged areas faster. The focus is on the reduction of the spruce content and the increase in larch and firs in the now emerging forests. In the long term, a stable, species -rich forest is to be created that can better deal with climatic changes. The rich biodiversity ensures that the forests are not only ecologically sensible, but also represent an important resource for the region. This committed approach of the afforestation is necessary to counteract the damage to climate change and to restore the protective function of the forests.
As the experiences of recent years show, such measures are crucial to meet the challenges of climate change sustainably. Of the 43,000 hectares of forest area in the Unterinntal, around half are shown as protective forest areas. The need to actively manage and reforest these areas remains of central importance in order to secure the forest as a habitat and as a protective environment in the long term.
For those interested, the region often offers insights into the current projects and the progress of the reforestation measures. It becomes clear how important a carefully planned handling of nature is for the future of alpine forests. In Westendorf, for example, there is a visit to the forest of the future, where the population is informed about the plans of the Federal Forest. With the planting of around 1.4 million new trees, 180,000 of them in the Zillertal region, the Federal Forests set a clear sign of their obligation to maintain and regenerate the forests.More information about these initiatives and the concrete strategies of the Federal Forest can be found on www.meinbezirk.at can be read.
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