Research concept

Research within the National Park has the following goals:

• To compile a record of current scientific knowledge
• Long-term observation and modelling, thereby assisting early recognition
• Provide a basis and expertise for management
• Dialogue, communication and education
• Scientific and data management

The following are the main research areas:

• development of the National Park region in connection with global and climatic change
• influence of disturbances on the long-term development of the eco-system
• ungulates in an alpine habitat
• impact of protected eco-systems and sustainable use of resources for society
• benefits of sustainable development on a regional scale, in connection with the SNP and the Biosphere
• the influence of natural forces on the development of the SNP since its foundation 100 years ago
• Research concept (download, in German)