Rebuilding a Burned Forest in Serbia | Greece News

Greece News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Serbia’s Deliblatska Pescara reserve, once a fire-resistant haven, is now grappling with wildfire devastation—and the tough choices ahead. With climate change bringing hotter, drier conditions and record-breaking fires since 2023, foresters face a slow, complex recovery. Replanting black pines and locusts—once staples but repeatedly burned—is now under scrutiny. Experts warn the first 15–25 years will be sparse shrubland, not forest, and assessing damage alone takes a full year. Clearing debris without reigniting fires or inviting bark beetles adds to the delay. Some urge patience—wait three…