Aims of the Ecosystem Observation

1. Documentation of the ecosystem development

• data of near – natural ecosystems
• new knowledge about middle and long term effects of several types and intensities of ecosystem use

2. Conclusions of the assessment of areas under the viewpoint of nature conservation

3. Basic knowledge for the control of the success of management measures

4. Formulation of new strategies for the future use and management of ecosystems

5. Design of an „early warning system“

6. Help for decision – making in nature conservation

7. Public relations work about the development of ecosystems