Forests Suffer During Prolonged Dry Weather

WERNIGERODE, GERMANY - MAY 7: Dead spruce change color due to the persistent dry weather and elevated temperatures in the Harz mountain region, in the background the mountain 'Brocken' can be seen, on May 7, 2020 near Wernigerode, Germany. In April and for the past two summers, there was only a small fraction of rainfall when compared to normal conditions, stressing forests nationwide making them more susceptible to pests. Cycles of recurring droughts are becoming increasingly common in Germany and many scientists attribute the trend to global warming. (Photo by Jens Schlueter / Getty Images)