📋 Tender Overview
On July 30, 2026, a press briefing devoted to the evolution of the state of the forests with regard to the meteorological situation was held in the municipal forest of Leudelange. In the presence of the director of the Nature and Forest Administration (ANF), Michel Leytem, it was an opportunity to illustrate the extent to which long periods of drought and heat, accentuated by the effects of climate change, weaken our forests. Gallery 1 Illustration (c) ANF Michel Leytem, director of the Nature and Forest Administration (c) ANF Martine Neuberg, head of the Forest Service, Nature and Forest Administration (c) ANF Michel Krischel, head of the South district, Nature and Forest Administration (c) ANF Michel Leytem, director of the Nature and Forest Administration (c) ANF In this context, the resulting risks, both for nature and biodiversity and for forest users, have been addressed. Consequences on our forests The risk of fires is the one most frequently cited. However, the lack of water during long periods of drought also has direct consequences on the vitality of our forests, which then have fewer resources to develop and regenerate. In addition, trees have more and more difficulty obtaining water: as a result, the wood loses elasticity, which amplifies the risk of breakage and falling branches and can destabilize the tree as a whole. Raising awareness of natural risks The ANF points out that forests constitute living natural spaces where certain dangers inherent in the environment cannot be excluded. In order to reduce risks, forest users are called upon to be vigilant by following the following recommendations: Remain vigilant during walks and activities in the forest, particularly after bad weather or long periods of drought; Favor open spaces, away from trees during breaks during walks; Stay on marked paths; Strictly respect the temporary closures and security measures put in place; Avoid any activity that could cause sparks or fires. In terms of prevention, the ANF is actively working to strengthen the resilience of public forests to the effects of climate change, in particular by promoting the creation of mixed forests made up of numerous tree species adapted to the conditions of the soil and location. Furthermore, the ANF collaborates closely with other actors, such as the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, particularly in matters of forest and vegetation fires.
