Reasons for the Special Protection of MOUNTAIN FOREST Landscapes:

(A) Very high PROTECTION- STATUS of Mountain Forests:

PROTECTION worthiness STATUS of MOUNTAIN FORESTS =

MOUNTAIN FORESTS are as a CORE ZONE (CORE AREA) of Nature- and Landscape Protection a

HIGH VALUE PROTECTED GOOD of the General Public!

Mountain forests and their surroundings are considered the Basis (CORE ZONE) of nature and landscape conservation (1) and are therefore of utmost importance for the general public (2).

The Classification of the Protection Worthiness of mountain forests as a Core Zone (1) and their Common Property- Character (2) shows that mountain forests are regarded as an CORE ZONE and High Value Protected Good of the General Public (A = High PROTECTION worthiness- STATUS).

(B) Landscape-Planning (Meaningful Structure of the Landscape):

Mountains = Best location for nature conservation and landscape protection

Mountains = At the same time not suitable for settlement and agriculture

In addition to the PROTECTION-STATUS (A), the mountain forest is also protected by Landscape-Planning (B) in the region. Since hill and mountain forests are neither suitable for settlement nor for agriculture but at the same time represent the best locations for nature conservation and landscape protection, these areas offer ideal conditions for hill and mountain forests.

(A) + (B) => PROTECTION, PRESERVATION and EXPANSION of the Mountain Forests

The interplay of (A = PROTECTION-STATUS) and (B = Landscape-Planning) results in a continuos emergence of new Forces from the GENERAL PUBLIC committed to the Protection, Preservation and Expansion of the Mountain Forests. This is achieved by Awarding or Designating the Mountain Forests as areas worthy of special protection such as protected forests, recreation forests, nature parks, world cultural sites, protected community forests or by granting general protection status to mountain forests. In addition, Protection Programs such as reforestation initiatives and nature conservation plans in the mountains are being launched. The establishment of Networks and Alliances for the protection and defense of mountain forests, with municipalities, organizations, associations, and alliances working together, also plays a crucial role.

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