The spruce bark beetle bores through the wood of its host tree, causing great damage. © Pexels/ Petr Ganaj
Jun 09, 2025

Animals and Money: Spruce Bark Beetles - The Silent Invader of German Forests

A tiny beetle is threatening Germany's green lungs: the spruce bark beetle is transforming once vibrant forests into barren areas. The consequences for the environment and the economy are dramatic. How bad is the damage and what can be done about it?

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