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A nice walk through the green forests of Austria is a matter of course for our generation. In order to ensure that we will be able to pass on forests to our children with a good conscience also for future generations, sustainable forest management and tending measures are necessary. On the pages of the FORESTnet you will find a survey of the Austrian forestry.
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The forest ecosystem
It is crucial to preserve the ecological diversity of Austria’s forests. 39,581 km², or 47.2%, of Austria’s national territory, are covered by forest. Austria has a very large share in the East Alps and it also has a share in the Danube area. Diverse landscapes, climate and vegetations types overlap. > more about: The forest ecosystem
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Protection against natural hazards
Forests protect us against floods, mudflow, avalanches, slope movements, and rock fall. These natural hazards threaten Austria’s residential and economic areas as well as its traffic routes. > more about: Protection against natural hazards
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Facts and figures on Austrian forests
With its 47% share of forests Austria is an EU country very rich in forests. More than 3.3 million hectares of its territory are used for forestry. > more about: Facts and figures on Austrian forests
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What do forests give us?
Forests provide us with wood and fresh spring water. Gravel, stone and earth can be extracted. Not to be forgot: the oxygen which the green forest trees and plants produce in the course of the photosynthesis. > more about: What do forests give us?
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Forests for generations
Sustainable forest management ensures a healthy heritage for succeeding generations. Forest management as it is practised today in Austria can be called sustainable as defined by the Austrian Forest Act. > more about: Forests for generations
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Forest health
Only healthy forests can fulfil their functions - the economic, social, recreational, and beneficial functions. But how do forests respond to stressors? > more about: Forest health
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Protection forests in alpine areas
With about 75 percent of its overall territory being Alpine land, Austria has the highest share of Alpine area of all Central European nations. More than 50% of Austria’s national territory are intensive zones of protection against alpine natural hazards. > more about: Protection forests in alpine areas
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Energy from wood
When wood is burned, a neutral carbon balance is maintained. From this point of view, wood is virtually unrivalled as a fuel. In 2006 the total quantity felled amounted to 19 mio cubic metres of timber harvested, an increase by over 13.5 percent compared to 2005. > more about: Energy from wood
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Forest land use planning
To be able to guarantee the multiple functions of the forests, such as protection, economic utilisation, recreation or well-being, a foresighted planning is required. Forest Development Plan (FDP), Hazard Zone Plan (HZP) and Forest Plan (FP) are the most important planning instruments of forest land use planning. > more about: Forest land use planning
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The Austrian Forest Programme
From the Austrian Forest Dialogue the Austrian Forest Programme has developed.In Austria, ensuring multifunctional forest management on a long-term basis is a matter of top priority in the context of forest, environmental and social politics. > more about: The Austrian Forest Programme
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To whom do Austria’s forests belong?
Almost three quarters of Austria’s forests are privately owned and are managed by private forest owners. About one third of the total forest area is managed by large forest enterprises. > more about: To whom do Austria’s forests belong?
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