Austrian State Prize Forest 2024: Innovation for future generations!

Austrian State Prize Forest 2024: Innovation for future generations!

On November 29, 2024, the Austrian State Prize Forest was awarded in the marble hall of the Federal Ministry in Vienna in order to honor outstanding services in sustainable forest management. Forestry Minister Norbert Tettschnig emphasized that it was important to promote innovative projects that agree both ecological and economic benefits. "With the Wald State Prize, we are making a sign of recognition for those people who do great things every day," said homicide. This year, six award winners were awarded from different categories that revolutionize forest management through their exemplary approaches.

The winners in detail

Rainer Wolfgang Göschl from Styria received the prize in the category of sustainable forest management for its cross -generational project, which is characterized by a single area -adapted management. Günter Kleinszig from Carinthia was honored for his climate-adapted forest management, which promotes biodiversity by introducing deciduous tree species and targeted moisture monitoring and creates a climate silician forest. The Agricultural Community Göriacher Genossenschaftwald from Salzburg received the prize for future -oriented protection forest management, which focuses on the protection of the settlement area and at the same time maintains the ecological diversity.

In addition, the Sulzberg II hunting community from Vorarlberg was awarded for its fair forest game management, which promotes the dialogue between forest owners and the public. Palos GmbH of the Lieco Group received the innovation award for its digital forest technology, which sets a new standard in the forest investment through the latest technology such as laser scanning and drones. Finally, the rural youth Krumbach from Lower Austria was recognized for their annual engagement in forest maintenance, which united social responsibility and ecological awareness.

The winners show how forestry can be shaped by creative and sustainable approaches. These projects not only stand for individual success, but also set standards for the entire industry. As the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism emphasizes, these awards are an important sign of the recognition of commitment and innovation in forestry. For more information about the price and the different categories, visit the page of bml.gv.at .