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Nature Parks: What & How?
Protection at the source
Preserving the magnificent cultivated and natural landscape of South Tyrol in its original state: This is the grounding philosophy which lies at the heart of the nature parks in South Tyrol.
It was first implemented – and with good reason – in the 1970s, at the time of the ‘economic boom’ when progress was underway in every strata of life.
However, there is always a high price to pay for this progress, and it comes in the form of buildings, destruction, and disfigurement of the original landscape. South Tyrol embraced the Nature Park idea in order to prevent precisely this type of damage occurring in areas deserving of protection.
In 1974, the local government established the first nature park, the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park, followed by two more in the 1970s and a further four in the 1980. Viewed with scepticism by the local population of the time, these seven nature parks are now a model of success.
The South Tyrolean Nature Parks were, and remain to this day, a community project.
Concept of South Tyrolean Nature Parks
The concept of the South Tyrolean Nature Parks defines the primary objectives and principles. Find out more about the most important principles of conservation.
Code of Conduct for the Nature Parks
To protect the delicate ecosystems of our nature parks, all visitors must follow a few important rules. You can get an overview of the guidelines here.