Biodiversity and Multifunctional Forest Management in Upper Austrian Forests
Project goals & contents:
BIMUWA 2 brings together researchers, forestry practitioners, and other stakeholders to develop regional biodiversity guidelines, practical recommendations, and fact sheets for forests in Upper Austria. The project aims to establish voluntary, practical, and easily implementable measures to enhance biodiversity in multifunctionally managed forests. Its main focus is on the conservation and restoration of habitats, the strengthening of ecosystem services, and supporting forest adaptation to climate change.
An accompanying study investigates stakeholders’ intentions to implement the developed biodiversity measures and the factors influencing their adoption. The findings will be used to further refine the measures and recommendations, contributing to biodiversity-friendly, multifunctional forest management.
Lead partner:
Wood K plus - Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH
Project lead:
DIin Dr.in Lea Ranacher
Project partners:
Österreichische Bundesforste AG
Bundesforschungszentrum für Wald (BFW)
Umweltdachverband
PEFC Austria
Landwirtschaftskammer Oberösterreich
Umweltbundesamt
Heinzel Group
Lenzing AG
Mondi AG
Project periode:
01.01.2026 - 31.03.2027
Project budget:
EUR 100.000,00
Research programme / Project ID:
Austrian CAP Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027 (GAP-Strategieplan Österreich) / BIMUWA 2
Funding:
The project is funded under the Austrian CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027 (GAP-Strategieplan Österreich) by the European Union, the Republic of Austria, and the Province of Upper Austria. It is co-financed by Heinzel Group, Lenzing AG, and Mondi AG.
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