The Environment Chronicle

Notable environmental events between 1200 and 1299 Deselect

  1. From the 13th century onwards, large areas of forest in Europe (Italy, France, England and Ireland) are lost due to the increased demand for fuel (e.g. for smelting iron). At a later date, Lüneburg Heath is deforested in Germany, to meet increased demand for charcoal.

  2. The first regulations in Germany on health and the purity of ingredients are decreed.