Rescue of the Salzachauen: Natural paradise can be experienced!

Rescue of the Salzachauen: Natural paradise can be experienced!

The Antheringer Au has experienced a fundamental change: After the area is no longer privately owned by the forestry entrepreneur May Mayr-Melnhof, the state of Salzburg has taken responsibility for hunting and animal stock. It was decided that a minimum number of kills will be necessary in the future to prevent excess of game. An employed forest keeper will monitor the corresponding measures and use additional hunters if the wild stocks are higher than allowed, as orf.at reported.

nature conservation and visitor steering in focus

Another important step is the planned creation of a nature park with a visitor center that is supposed to attract many people. A hunting ban is therefore planned in certain zones of the AU. It is also emphasized that nature and drinking water protection is of essential importance in order to protect ecological balance. This is done in parallel with important hydraulic engineering work that aims to widen the Salzach and create a flood protection area. The existing gate hunting is abolished, but the fence that is now reduced and reset in the direction of Anthering remains to ensure that all uses run smoothly.

The Antheringer Au is part of the large Life project of Salzachauen, which includes a valuable protected area of ​​1,140 hectares, which extends from Sigger meadows to the state border. The extensive, river -accompanying Au forests that offer many endangered species living space are characteristic of this meadow landscape. Like Salzachauen.at , the Salzachauen are one of the most species-rich areas in Salzburg and protected under the protection directive. Biodiversity is promoted by targeted measures for renaturation, including the creation of new habitats for endangered amphibians and the restoration of natural forest stocks. From now on, visitors can also use an adventure path with the help of information offers to learn more about the nature conservation measures.