Klöckner: We must protect the forest as a German cultural and economic asset for the future

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Source: Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture Klöckner is setting up a joint federal and state working group to make the forests climate-proof.

Source: CDU Rhineland-PalatinateAt the Conference of Ministers of Agriculture in Bad Sassendorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, the Federal Minister for Forestry Klöckner agreed with the federal states to provide forest owners with financial support for the protection of their forests. Federal Minister Julia Klöckner: "We see the damage in our forests and the forests Situation of our forest owners with great concern. The damage caused by the bark beetle in some parts of Germany is immense. We need different support and measures for the forest than for the farmers. In the short term, we should reduce the impact of wood in federal and state forests. There is too much wood on the market at the moment, which puts pressure on the prices.Bund-country working group "Therefore, we will build a permanent federal-state working group at the departmental level on the situation of forests and forestry. The Confederation will invite to the first meeting. "Plant Protection in the Forest" We need to take preventative action on the subject of plant protection in the forest and put it into practice. That is quite a conflict of objectives that we have to solve. "Financial support" We want to give financial support to forest owners, especially when it comes to adapting forests to climate change. Support should be provided through GAK and EAFRD. In addition, we can strengthen our export of wood together with the industry. Above all, to open up new markets. "African swine fever" We all realize how important prevention measures are. My country colleagues and I take the ASP very seriously. Therefore, together with the countries, we will strengthen prevention. My ministry therefore invites all countries and relevant business circles to exchange views. "CAP after 2020" We purposefully decided in the AMK to develop the CAP beyond 2020. The resolution summarizes key points to the future design and strengthens the federal position for further negotiations. "

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