Austrians chant for the forest: rules of the game urgently challenged!

Austrians chant for the forest: rules of the game urgently challenged!

A comprehensive survey by the Austrian Federal Forest shows how much the Austrians appreciate their forest. Fascinated by nature, 67 % of the population in the forest are looking for relaxation from the stressful everyday life, while 60 % use it as a "green lung" and oxygen dispenser. The forest in particular is estimated as a retreat, where 9 out of 10 interviewed feel better after a stay, as

Almost 90 % of Austrians know that species -rich forests are crucial for combating the climate crisis. 78 % see the fight against climate change as the biggest challenge in the coming decades. Both Georg Schöppl and Gruber emphasize the importance of active forest management in order to obtain these valuable ecosystems for future generations. It is gratifying to recognize that the population is behind these initiatives and is ready to support these changes, whereby the focus is clearly on sustainability and an inovative handling of natural resources, as the bundesforste