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Our Natural Heritage. Discovering the Untouched Our natural heritage DiscoveringDIE WASSERMEISTER the untouched. Das macht die MA 45 – Wiener Gewässer MIT UNTERSTÜTZUNG VON BUND UND EUROPÄISCHER UNION Europäischer Landwirtschasfonds für die Entwicklung des ländlichen Raums: Hier investiert Europa in die ländlichen Gebiete NATIONALPARKS AUSTRIA Editorial Touched by the untouched Austria is renowned for the beauty of its landscapes and its natural diversity: from towering glaciers in the west to dense mountain forests, deeply carved valleys, dynamic wetland meadows, and the great step- pe lake in the East. The six local national parks preserve this precious natural heritage for us and future generations. Everyone should visit a national park at least once in their life and discover the impressive diversity of landscapes, animals, and plants. Because: „Extraordinary experiences await in all six of these gems of nature.“ Apart from the Hohe Tauern, the list of Austrian national parks also includes the Thayatal, the Kalkal- pen, the Donau-Auen, the Gesäuse, and the Neusiedler See – Seewinkel. Together, they make up 2,380 square kilometres, so around three per cent of the country’s surface. As important centres with various functions, the national parks protect the greatest treasures of our nation. They are considered flagship projects of nature conservation and species diversity as well as places of rest, recreation, and relaxation. At the same time, they are both research locations and visitor attractions and provide jobs for more than 300 people. Since these unique nature conservation projects are of enormous importance, the federal govern- ment and the regional state governments share the responsibility. Coordinated by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Ma- nagement (BMLFUW), the six national parks work closely together under the umbrella brand „National- parks Austria“. The new information campaign „Nothing touches us like the untouched“ aims at reaching out to a wider public. Its goal is to familiarise people with the local treasures of nature, to make them reflect, and, particularly, to prompt them to visit a national park. In the course of the initiative „Best of Austria“, the BMLFUW puts the spotlight on the six nature re- serves as Austrian model projects. The professional cross-border cooperation with our neighbours or the ranger training, for example, have earned international recognition. This magazine introduces you to the unique features of our six national parks and provides you with numerous tips for discovering the breath-taking diversity yourself: Kilian, Fortuna, or Glocknerlady can be spotted soaring through the air at the Hohe Tauern; at the Thayatal, you can encounter otherwise rare crayfish. The Donau-Auen are home to European pond turtles and, at the Gesäuse, you can find around 50 different kinds of orchids. At the Kalkalpen, you might catch a glimpse of a lynx and Neusiedler See – Seewinkel awaits you with an abundance of birds. Have fun reading and exploring! Z. Kudich (S. 1, 1), E. Mayrhofer (S. 1, 1), A. Erler (S. 2, 1), Ch. Übl (S. 32, 1) 32, Übl (S. Ch. 1), 2, (S. Erler A. 1), 1, (S. Mayrhofer E. 1), 1, (S. Kudich Z. IMAGES: Erich Mayrhofer, chairman of Association Nationalparks Austria IMPRINT: Publisher and owner: Verein Nationalparks Austria, Project „Öffentlichkeitsarbeit Nationalparks Austria 2015 – 2018“, Nationalpark Allee 1, A-4591 Molln, ZVR registration number 798627861, VAT ID: ATU 678 91 114, tel.: +43 (0) 2949/70 05 75, web: nationalparksaustria.at, email: [email protected] ++ Production: Development Group Media – Hatzenbichler & Klemenz GmbH, Dr.-Herrmann-Gasse 4, A-9020 Klagenfurt, VAT ID: ATU 675 48 102, tel.: +43 (0) 463/33 92 53 0, office Vienna: Teybergasse 14/2, A-1140 Vienna, tel.: +43 (0) 676/35 37 307, email: [email protected], web: dgmedia.at DasOriginal Österreichische print by: Umweltzeichen Ferdinand Berger & Söhne GmbH, Horn. No. für686. Druckerzeugnisse, Printed in line UZ with24, UW the 686 Austrian E co-label Guidelines for Idea and concept: Ludwig Schleritzko, Agnes Erler, Nationalparks Austria Ferdinand Berger & Söhne GmbH. ++ Circulation: 185,000 copies. ++ Molln, May 2016. ++ All rights reserved. Printed Products. Unbenannt-1 1 07.07.2009 13:28:58 3 NATIONALPARKS AUSTRIA Umbrella Initiative 1 DONAU-AUEN 5 NEUSIEDLER SEE – SEEWINKEL • established in 1996, 9,300 ha • established in 1993, 9,674 ha/A Six unique gems of nature • Vienna and Lower Austria • Burgenland and Hungary • river dynamics, alluvial forests • saline ponds, wet meadow, grazing • Common kingfisher, European lands, reed belt of the steppe lake Six of Austria’s ecologically most valuable regions have been declared national pond turtle, Danube crested • resting and breeding area for parks. Together, they protect and conserve our most valuable local gems of nature. newt, black poplar, migratory birds, hotspot for Because nothing touches us like the untouched. white-tailed eagle birdwatchers 2 GESÄUSE 6 THAYATAL • established in 2002, 11,306 ha • established in 2000, 1,330 ha/A • Styria • Lower Austria and Czech Republic 6 Thayatal • rocky cliffs, forests, alpine • water gap, deciduous woodlands, meadows, river arid grasslands LOWER AUSTRIA • endemic species like Dianthus • high plant biodiversity, black plumarius, sandpiper, stork, wildcat, European green chamois lizard Donau 1 Donau-Auen Linz VIENNA UPPER AUSTRIA St. Pölten 3 HOHE TAUERN • established in 1981 (C), 1984 (S), 4 Kalkalpen 5 Neusiedler See – 1991 (T), 185,600 ha Seewinkel • Carinthia, Salzburg and Tyrol • glaciers, waterfalls, Austrian stone Salzburg Eisenstadt pine forests • Bearded vulture, Alpine ibex, Enns BURGEN- Bregenz 2 Gesäuse eagle SALZBURG LAND VOR- ARLBERG 3 Hohe Tauern Innsbruck STYRIA 4 KALKALPEN TYROL • established in 1997, 20,825 ha • Upper Austria Graz • spruce-fir-beech forests, EASTERN gorges, mountain pastures TYROL CARINTHIA • Lynx, white-backed woodpecker, Alpine sawyer beetle Klagenfurt C. Thomas (S. 5, 1) 5, Thomas (S. C. , Kronsteiner (Nr. 4, 1), 1), 4, (Nr. Kronsteiner ), As different as the natural treasures of the national parks remained unchanged since the last ice age. Wilderness of trend; today, there are six ecologically most precious areas „Nothing touches us like the untouched.“ may be – they all have the same goals. Despite their this kind has scarcity value, even in national parks. That 1 3, (Nr. NPHT in this country that have been declared national parks. When nature is left untouched, we humans benefi t as unique features, the six reserves share common values. is why the local national parks dedicate themselves to pre- . 2, 1), In many respects, the national parks work according to well. National parks share their natural diversity with all The core message of the current information campaign serving and restoring nature’s original, pristine condition. the principle „let nature be nature“. Trees are allowed to visitors and provide unforgettable insights into pristine na- of Nationalparks Austria is: „Nothing touches us like the grow old, deadwood is left lying on the forest ground, ri- ture and the remarkable beauty of the landscapes. Kolland (Nr Kolland untouched.“ „Let nature be nature“ vers can carve their own ways. And animals profi t from this. The internet and television might fl ood us with images, 1, 1), 1, H. This might sound paradoxical, since truly untouched The history of Austria’s national parks began in 1971 r. Wildcats feel at home in the Thaya valley, lynx roam the fi lms, and explanations about fl ora, fauna, and natural phe- (N nature is rare in the Central European cultural lands- with the „Heiligenblut Agreement“. Three federal states – Kalkalpen and the Gesäuse, bearded vultures soar around nomena, but nothing leaves a greater impression than our cape. At least if you associate untouched nature and wil- Carinthia, Salzburg, and Tyrol – decided to establish the Zeman the Hohe Tauern, white-tailed eagles breed in the Danube- own personal experience. derness with areas which have been spared from any kind Hohe Tauern National Park. Ten years later, it became Auen, and the Neusiedler See – Seewinkel National Park is For those who listen to the sound of the river, who feel IMAGES: S. S. IMAGES: of human cultivation - such as pristine forests which have Austria’s fi rst offi cial national park. The project started a 1) 6, (Nr. Kahlbacher E. NPHT 1), 5, (Nr. See – Seewinkel Neusiedler NP Archiv full of geese. the sunbeams on their skin, and breathe in the scent of the 4 5 NATIONALPARKS AUSTRIA Umbrella Initiative Naturlich. auer, die Kalk- Gell B sind eigentlich alpen die Kasalpen! Bridge to the future The six Austrian National Parks - here a glance at the Thaya valley - preserve our natural heritage for future generations. And for all of us. Everyone is invited to get to know these gems of nature right on our doorstep. forest, the slogan becomes reality: „Nothing touches us like Nationalparks Austria the untouched.“ Nationalparks Austria is the umbrella brand of the six Further information nationalparksaustria.at Austrian national parks. Together, all six national parks co- ver an area of 2,380 square kilometres, that is around three What is a national park? per cent of the surface of Austria. Via the umbrella organi- In order for an area to be recognised as a national park, sation Nationalparks Austria, they coordinate their actions a number of principles of the International Union for Con- and present themselves to the public. servation of Nature (IUCN) have to be fulfi lled. For ex- ample, at last 75 per cent of the nature reserve have to be INFOS & KONTAKT: economically unused. Compliance with the regulations is Verein Nationalparks Austria checked regularly. Projekt „Öffentlichkeitsarbeit Nationalparks Austria National parks are ambassadors for a responsible and ap- 2015 – 2018“ preciative approach to nature. The main duties of the national parks include the protec- A-2082 Hardegg, Merkersdorf 90 tion of valuable ecosystems, the preservation of biodiversi- Tel.: +43 (0) 2949/70 05 75 ty, as well as education and research.
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