Tag: Austria
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Exploring River Restoration and Wetland Resilience at the Lower Inn
How can river restoration, wetland protection and biodiversity monitoring work together to create healthier landscapes? During the LIFE DAYS in Braunau, ALFAwetlands partner, European Wilderness Society, joined a field visit to the Lower Inn floodplains and gained valuable insights into one of the region’s important river restoration initiatives. Field visits like this help translate restoration…
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Austria’s Approach to the Ramsar Convention
Water is life. For centuries, wetlands have been the world’s natural sponges—absorbing water, protecting ecosystems, and supporting an extraordinary array of plant and animal life. However, these critical habitats are under threat from urban expansion, industrial activities, and climate change. Austria, a country known for its commitment to environmental protection, is putting a lot of…
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Restoration projects across Austria, Part 2
Within the ALFAwetlands research project we are also investigating different restoration projects and learning their experience. Our research shows, that here are more and more wetlands restoration projects are being implemented in Austria. And with the time deeper understanding of wetlands importance is gained. Please also read: Restoration projects across Austria, Part 1 Hydrological and…
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Restoration projects across Austria, Part 1
Within ALFAwetlands research project we, among other, are investigating different restoration projects and learning their experience. There is already a number of restoration projects in Austria, which is a one of the ALFAwetland´s project countries. Over the years, in Austria, similar to many other countries, extensive draining for agriculture and peat extraction has led to…
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Peatland protection in Austrian Burgenland
One of the ALFAwetlands Living Labs: Austrian-Hungarian Living Lab is located partly in Austria in the Burgenland Region. For this region Action Plan, based on the Austrian Peatland Strategy 2030+ has been developed. Please also read: Action Plan Burgenland The Burgenland Action Plan, based on the Austrian Peatland Strategy 2030+, is currently in the planning…
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ALFAwetlands conference day 1: Excursion to the Hungarian side of the lake
The ALFAwetlands conference was kicked off with a day outside, featuring an excursion to the Hungarian side of the Neusiedler lake and ALFAwetlands Austrian-Hungarian Living Laboratory. First, all the partners were welcomed by the National Park Neusiedler See Seewinkel, represented by Arno Cimadom, who shared many interesting facts about the natural dynamics and biodiversity of…
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Birds monitoring on Austrian-Hungarian Living Lab
ALFAwetlands Austrian-Hungarian Living Lab includes a floodplain of the Lake Neusiedl. The lake is located on Austrian and Hungarian sides and is a crucial habitat for diverse bird species. Bird monitoring initiatives in this area is extremely important. It provides invaluable data on population trends, migratory patterns, and habitat health. Such efforts aid managers in…