At the invitation of Kalkalpen National Park the Austrian Federal Forestry Office, the nature conservation officer set out for the wild mountain forests.
Deputy Governor Manfred Haimbuchner Visits the Kalkalpen National Park
Chamois, primeval forests, and hidden trails:
Chamois, primeval forests, and hidden trails:
Deputy Governor Manfred Haimbuchner Visits the Kalkalpen National Park
Several chamois were spotted on the southern side of the Sengsengebirge range as Deputy Governor Manfred Haimbuchner peered through Ranger Rudolf Mayrhofer’s spotting scope. At the invitation of Kalkalpen National Park the Austrian Federal Forestry Office, the nature conservation officer headed into the wild mountain forests to see for himself how the forest wilderness is developing and to learn about the work of the rangers.
Exploring “hidden trails” together: Deputy Governor Manfred Haimbuchner and National Park Ranger Rudolf Mayrhofer in Kalkalpen National Park. © Peter Baier
The Kalkalpen National Park Austria’s largest contiguous forested wilderness and is considered the most significant forest national park the Alpine region. More than 10,000 species of animals, plants, and fungi find a habitat here, and the ancient beech forests are part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
The joint tour with National Park Director Josef Forstinger and Johann Kammleitner, Head of National Park Operations for the Austrian Federal Forests, focused on the natural development of the forests and the importance of untouched habitats for biodiversity. “The Kalkalpen National Park impressively Kalkalpen National Park how valuable near-natural habitats are for biodiversity and for future generations,” said Deputy Governor Manfred Haimbuchner.
Deputy Governor and Nature Conservation Officer Manfred Haimbuchner with National Park Director Josef Forstinger during an excursion to the southern side of the Sengsengebirge in Kalkalpen National Park. © Peter Baier
