A new report confirms: South Tyrol is one of the biodiversity hotspots of Central Europe, with an impressive diversity of species and habitats. However, this natural wealth is facing increasing pressure.
Institutes & CentersInstitute for Alpine Environment - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions - News - 5-year-report
The first study cycle of the Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol programme (2019–2023) has been successfully completed, and the majority of the collected data have now been evaluated. A comprehensive summary of the research findings is available, presenting results on key habitats and selected taxonomic groups, as well as highlighting new discoveries and noteworthy insights. The report also outlines proposed targeted measures aimed at safeguarding biodiversity. The publication is available as a PDF in German and Italian.
https://works.eurac.edu/Biodiversitätsmonitoring-Südtirol-Ergebnisbericht-I.pdf
https://works.eurac.edu/Monitoraggio-della-Biodiversità-AltoAdige-Rapporto-I.pdf

