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Grim Future for German Fairytale Forest
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Nicole James
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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.

Nicole James
Nicole James
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Nicole James is a freelance journalist for The Epoch Times based in Australia. She is an award-winning short story writer, journalist, columnist, and editor. Her work has appeared in newspapers including The Sydney Morning Herald, Sun-Herald, The Australian, the Sunday Times, and the Sunday Telegraph. She holds a BA Communications majoring in journalism and two post graduate degrees, one in creative writing.
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