WINNERS

There Should Be A Forest Here

  • Photographer
    Benito Drebing, Germany
  • Prize
    2nd Place in Photojournalism / Gold Winner in Photojournalism/Environmental

Forests in Germany are increasingly vulnerable. Climate change impacts are becoming more visable every year and could become more severe. Periods of heat and drought weaken trees, aiding pests and making them vulnerable to storms, especially in monocultures. This project documents Taunus forests decline, raising questions about the future of our forests. Natural, diverse forests are best suited to resist climate change, yet economic interests favor profitable monocultures.