Haller Ruedi

Improving Ecological Connectivity in the Alps; Pilot area Inn-Etsch

Project Number: CH-3846
Project Type: Coordinating_Project
Project Duration: 09/01/2008 - 08/31/2011 project completed
Funding Source: EU ,
Leading Institution: Econnect
Project Leader: Dr. Ruedi Haller
Leiter
Direktor
Schweizerischer Nationalpark
Chastè Planta-Wildenberg
7530 Zernez
Phone: +41 (0) 81 851 41 13
e-Mail: rhaller(at)nationalpark.ch
http://www.nationalpark.ch

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Research Areas:
Biodiversity

Disciplines:
environmental sciences

Keywords:
Natural heritage Biodiversity Enviromental policy / legislation Knowledge transfer

Abstract:
ECONNECT aims at the enhancement of ecological connectivity in the Alpine Space. Protection of biodiversity and natural heritage – a central necessity to cope with the challenges of climate change – requires an integrated approach which beyond protected areas considers high biodiversity areas and corridors as linking elements of an Alpine ecological network. International umbrella organisations linked to the Alpine Convention, scientific institutions and local implementation partners have joined forces to demonstrate needs and options for action and develop innovative instruments for ecological connectivity.
Pilot applications involving different stakeholders result in long-term implementation. To overcome legal and administrative constraints policy recommendations are presented ensuring effective cross-border cooperation and procedural harmonisation. Knowledge transfer and dissemination are guaranteed by the widely ramified structure of partners and the strategic use of networks.

See:
Project ECONNECT

URL: http://www.econnectproject.eu/pilot_regions.php?lang=en#pilotregion4

Publications:
Kohler, Y., Heinrichs, A.K. 2011. Katalog möglicher Massnahmen zur Verbesserung der ökologischen Vernetzung im Alpenraum. Inititative Ökologisches Kontinuum.
pdf Bericht

Haller R. (2016) Mapping relevant factors for ecological connectivity – The JECAMI mapping service. In: Plassmann G. et al. (eds.) Alpine Nature 2030. Federal Minitry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Security, Berlin: 85-87
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Last update: 7/18/17
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