Climate change a risk to survival of long-lived Norway spruce

The mainstay of the Swiss forestry industry is in danger of dying out this century because of warmer temperatures

The Swiss, who are more aware of climate change than the average Briton because of their disappearing glaciers and snow cover, are also worried about their trees, particularly the Norway spruce.

The Norway spruce is the mainstay of the Swiss forestry industry but is in danger of dying out this century because of warmer temperatures.

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