Monitoring

The permanent monitoring of the current state, development and change of species, biocenosis, habitats and ecosystems is a central part of the work of a national park. Since the national park should be as undisturbed as possible for natural development, it also offers ideal spaces for long-term observations.

Practice often requires scientific argumentation, either for concrete projects such as ongoing population controls of endangered species or as a basis for natural space management. Scientific research primarily serves to implement the conservation goals of the respective national park, and monitoring acts as an ongoing monitoring of success. Monitoring can identify negative developments at an early stage and make any management measures more efficient.

In addition to science-oriented research, social sciences, economics and humanities also have their place. Questions about the acceptance of a national park by the population, effects on regional development, cultural and political processes, the development of visitor flows, etc. are important for the development of a national park.