Coordinator: Fran Eve Wright

Curator: Christine Deifel

The uniqueness and worthiness of protection of untouched beech forests has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage. Kalkalpen National Park and Dürrenstein Wilderness area are part of this World Heritage property and represent Austria´s first and only UNESCO World Natural Heritage. The World heritage property “European beech forests” includes a total of 41 protected areas within 12 European countries.

• World Natural Heritage Ancient & Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians & Other Regions of Europe
• Weltnaturerbe Buchenwälder - Wildnisgebiet Dürrenstein-Lassingtal in Österreich

Admission to the World Heritage List is both an honour and an obligation. The natural and cultural sites are intrinsically owned by all of humanity and their uniqueness must also be preserved for future generations.

ARTIST-TALK UNDER THE OPEN SKY

Festival La Gacilly-Baden Photo
100 Years Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)

Under the Patronage of Deputy Governor Dr. Stephan Pernkopf

Nina Schönemann, wildlife biologist and management assistant for the wilderness area,

Gregor Schörg, photographer.

Welcome: Lois Lammerhuber, Director Festival La Gacilly-Baden Photo.

Kurpark Baden, 25^th June 2022