Conservation policy and the regional economy: the regional economic impact of Natura 2000 conservation sites in Austria

Year of publication2002
Author(s)Michael Jungmeier
Co-authorsMichael Getzner
Languagede
JournalJournal for Nature Conservation
Magazine No.10
Publication typeJournal article

By the example of four selected model regions in Austria, it can be demonstrated that the establishment of Natura 2000 conservation areas leads to at least small positive economic implications which means that regions can benefitfrom the establishment of a Natura 2000 protection area.