To preserve our forests we need a better understanding of how they function as ecosystems and of how natural and anthropogenic influences affect individual organisms and ecosystems.
Special attention is directed towards mountain forests because of their importance to our society.
Our goal is to recognize changes in time to suggest appropriate measures. Forest utilization We intend to establish the organizational, silvicultural and technical foundations needed for maintaining multi-use forests. Multi-use forests ensure that the ecological, economical and social demands of the community can be sustainably met. Priority lies on the management of forests for timber yield and their use as protection against natural hazards, as recreation areas and as habitats for animals and plants. Special attention will be given to mountain forests.