It swept through the Bavarian Forest on January 18th and especially on the night of January 19th 2007: the winter hurricane "Kyrill". Many still remember that night when window panes shattered and gardens were devastated. The destruction was worst in many forests: "Kyrill" had cut entire swathes here, especially in the higher mountain areas. Large, hundred-year-old spruce trees lay on the ground, criss-crossed over one another, as if a giant had played Mikado with the trees. Many Bavarian Forest residents were stunned at the sight of these apparently dead forests.

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February 23, 2024

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When I see this picture of nature, post-apocalyptic images keep coming to mind.

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