The Alpine Network of Protected Areas
This report examines the processes and actions used to establish the Carpathian Network of Protected Areas. The first section describes the nature conservation structures in place in the Alps and the Carpathian mountains and also gives technical details about the partnership. Based on the responses to a questionnaire, the second section looks at the needs and expectations of the Carpathian protected areas in relation to the network's future.
A technical file combining the specifications drawn up following the consultation phase and needs assessment together with the reference documents for developing the system: conceptual data model, list of headings and diagram of logical relationships. The document also describes how the prototype database will be developed in conjunction with the GIS and outlines a plan for continuing the project.
The first section of this collection describes the environmental programs (agriculture and forestry) in existence in the Alpine countries and provides case studies specific to the Alpine protected areas. The second section presents a selection of quality measurement tools for facilitating sustainable local development and reconciling human activities and natural ecological balances.
Looks at forest management: forestry development in protected areas, follow-up and long-term monitoring.
The document uses a typology to demonstrate the differences and similarities between the protected areas of the eight Alpine countries. The Alpine Network is seeking to contribute to a better understanding of these areas which vary by country and culture.
An inventory of data relating to visitor numbers, amenities and tourism infrastructure in Alpine protected areas in order to evaluate the impact on the regional economy.
The Alpine Protected areas as promoters of soft mobility.
Brochure published in the framework of the international seminar « Soft mobility and alpine protected areas » (ALPARC - MEEDDAT/F, 2008).
Synthesis of the results of the international seminar "Sustainable mobility and Alpine Protected Areas" (June 11th 2008, L’Argentière-la-Bessée/F) and the soft mobility report on existing projects in the Alpine Protected Areas.
Sharing of experiences and specific know-how concerning sustainable mobility also continued under the framework of the ALPARC’s working group “Sustainable Tourism, Cultural Heritage and Soft Mobility ”, coordinated by the Vercors Natural Park/F and the coordination unit of ALPARC network.
This collection of best practices in sustainable tourism diversification was gathered during a survey conducted in the Alpine Protected Areas.
France launches the idea of establishing a European network of Alpine Protected Areas.
Organisation of the 1st International Conference of the Alpine Protected Areas in Les Ecrins National Park (FR).
Drafting of the rules for ALPARC's procedural regulations;
Official recognition of ALPARC - The Alpine Network of Protected Areas as a contribution to the application of the Alpine Convention.
Conference of the Protected Areas of the European mountains.
The Steering Committee of the Alpine Convention gives ALPARC the responsibility to carry out a study on ecological networks and transboundary areas.
ALPARC celebrates its 10th anniversary.
ALPARC’s staff becomes attached to the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention under the name 'Task Force Protected Areas'.
Official partnership between CIPRA, ISCAR and WWF on the Ecological Continuum Initiative.
With the goal of creating a genuine ecological network, ALPARC launches a large-scale project on ecological corridors in collaboration with partner organizations.
Contracting parties of the Alpine Convention, the Carpathian Convention and the Biodiversity Convention sign the Memorandum of Cooperation.
ALPARC coordinates the activities of the Alpine Convention’s Platform 'Ecological Network'.
In January, ALPARC acquires the legal status of ‘association’ in France and separates from the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention.
In February, ALPARC and the Alpine Convention sign a Memorandum of Cooperation in order to facilitate cooperation between the two organizations and benefit from potential synergies.
20th anniversary!
ALPARC launches the first edition of the international event ‘Youth at the Top’ to help reconnect Alpine youth with nature and their mountain heritage.
ALPARC starts to work on the working field 'Regional Development and Quality of Life' under the framework of the project InnovAlps and WeWild.
ALPARC leads the 3-year EU Alpine Space project ALPBIONET2030 for Alpine wildlife and habitat management and the YOUrALPS project to give structure to the field of Mountain-oriented Education and incorporate the values and knowledge of mountains more fully into practice.
ALPARC becomes a partner of the 2-year EU Alpine Space project GaYA on implementing youth participation in the Alps.
Launch of the communication campaign 'Be Part of the Mountain' to reduce the impact of winter sport practitioners on Alpine fauna.
On April 11th, the new regional platform of the Alpine Network ‘ALPARC CENTR’ALPS’ is officially founded in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park (Balderschwang, DE) to ensure a regional presence and proximity of the network.
ALPARC celebrates its 25th anniversary in Le Monêtier-les-Bains, Les Ecrins National Park.
Together with 5 partners within the project OpenSpaceAlps and with 10 partners within the HEALPS2 project, ALPARC and the project partners have successfully completed these Alpine Space projects.
The regional platform ALPARC CENTR'ALPS is present with a contact point with its own staff in Immenstadt (DE).
Alpine Space project ‘PlanToConnect’ (project builds on the results of ALPBIONET2030). Objective: Integration of ecological connectivity into spatial planning in the Alpine region.
Launch of two Alpine Space projects: ‘LiveAlpsNature’ (ALPARC LeadPartner). Objective: Visitor guidance measures for Alpine protected areas through innovative offers (OneHealthApproach) and modern digital platforms for outdoor activities. ‘AlpsLife’ (ALPARC, central project partner). Objective: Provision of methods for joint biodiversity monitoring and an Alpine early warning system for species and habitat loss.
30 years of international cooperation of Alpine protected areas within the network ALPARC.