Drought: How Climate Change Is Affecting Switzerland's Forests
Drought is one of the biggest challenges facing Swiss forests. Climate change is leading to an increase in heat waves and prolonged dry spells.
The consequences are clearly visible: Trees are experiencing water stress, growing more slowly, and becoming more susceptible to pests such as bark beetles, as well as to diseases and wildfires, as is currently the case above Locarno in Ticino.