Ecological Networks in the European Alps

Creating an ecological network in the Alps is of crucial importance for the preservation of the extraordinary biodiversity and ecosystem functions.

© Matthias Huss
© Matthias Huss

The Ecological Continuum Initiative

Articles on ecological connectivity in the Alps now in one place!
In our media corner you can find articles related to ecological connectivity in the Alps published in various magazines as well as press releases of the Ecological Continuum Initiative.

Platform “Ecological network” of the Alpine Convention

All current information on the Platform activities is available on the Alpine Convention's website: English, GermanFrench, Italian, Slovenian.

Econnect Project

Econnect has come to an end. Find all final documents in several languages on the Econnect web.

About this website

This website offers you an overview on the connectivity topic, showing why, how and by whom the ecological networks in the Alps should be implemented (see section "The Alpine Ecological Network"). In the section "About us" three major initiatives aiming at the creation of an Alpine ecological network are presented. You can follow their current activities and download their products. Furthermore, the website offers you news and overview on events related to connectivity in the Alps in general. Most news are available in English, some also in German, French, Italian and Slovenian. Events and their descriptions are available in the respective language of the event. The section "Information services" offers access to publications, projects, experts, links, funding sources etc. Part of this information is available in several languages.

Focus on

Cover_MeasureCatalogueF.jpgVisit our online Measures Catalogue!

Here you can browse in our online Measures Catalogue. All contents of the Catalogue are collected in this report which is being updated regularly.

Use the Wall at your events!

Are you planning an event drawing attention to the fragmentation of habitats? We have six walls that you can borrow for that purpose. More

 

BfNSkriptenCOVER.jpgPublication

Implementing a Pan-Alpine Ecological Network. A Compilation of Major Approaches, Tools and Activities. BfN Skripten 273. September 2010

 

 

Online mapping services

Econnect's online mapping services are useful tools for analysing and visualizing connectivity data. Click here fore more information.