Written by, July 15 -- Tonmoyee Rani Neog

Germany is one of Europe's most densely wooded nations, with approximately 11.4 million hectares of forest covering one-third of its national territory. This significant forest coverage underscores Germany's commitment to maintaining its natural landscapes and biodiversity. The distribution of forests varies across its 16 federal states, reflecting geographic, regional, and climatic differences. For example, Schleswig-Holstein, a northern state with more agricultural and coastal areas, has the lowest forest cover at 11%, while Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse, located in central and western Germany, have a forest cover of 42%, making them the most thickly wooded regions. Thus, a diverse ecological ...