Grim Future for German Fairytale Forest

Published on April 15, 2024

Deep in the heart of Germany’s Reinhardswald forest, where fairy tales don’t just live in books but whisper through the leaves, a not-so-magical saga is unfolding. Forget about wicked witches or wolves in grandma’s clothing; this story’s got a modern twist. In the very land that gave us Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumb trails, Snow White’s escape, and Little Red Riding Hood’s toothy encounter, a massive chunk of ancient forest is getting the chop. Yep, 120,000 trees that have been hanging out for over two centuries are being axed to clear the way for a wind farm, smack bang next to the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle....

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