New data released last month at the Oslo International Softwood Conference shows that German spruce reserves are declining sharply, projected to drop from 1.2 billion cubic meters in 2012 to 300 million cubic meters in 80 years, a decrease of 75%. Industry organizations analyze that climate change and frequent insect infestations are the main reasons for the decline in spruce use, which is also driving timber processing companies to switch to pine. In 80 years, German spruce stocks will drop by 75%, with pine taking over as a substitute. Climate change has reduced the adaptability of spruce ...
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