Biodiversity

The diversity of plants and animals helps to keep our ecosystem stable. It ensures clean air, healthy soil, and secures our food supply. Many medicinal substances come from nature—another reason to preserve it.

Red lists provide a comprehensive overview of the conservation status of species in a particular region. They are one of the most well-established conservation tools. Red lists in Austria vary in terms of how up-to-date they are and need to be updated regularly.