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Background The Lavant was historically known as the richest fish river in the Austrian region of Carinthia, in terms of the occurrence of fish species as well as their density. The main reason for this was the high variety of specific river habitats (meanders, gravel banks, canyon courses). Through massive interventions, including straightening of the wat ...
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Background Regulated rivers are now widespread in Europe, with artificial banks and flood dykes in place of their former unimpeded meandering and braided courses. This is a well-known example of the conflict between ecology and water management. From an ecological point of view, rivers should get more space to flow naturally and enable cross-links to surr ...
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Life in Upper Drau River (LIFE Obere Drau II)

Start date: Sep 1, 2006, End date: Aug 31, 2011,

Background The Upper Drava (Obere Drau) Valley in Austria is the tectonic border between the Southern and Central Alps. The Drava River itself is typical of alpine areas. Formerly, the water system was much more diversified with side branches and alluvial waters, but these were modified to create a faster flowing, more homogenous river. This project foll ...
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Schütt-Dobratsch

Start date: Feb 1, 2001, End date: Jan 31, 2005,

Background Just a few kilometres away from the point where Austria borders Italy and Slovenia, in the Gail valley at Arnoldstein, is one of the most impressive pieces of scenery created by landslides in the eastern Alps: Schütt-Dobratsch (a jumble of rocks and scree from Mount Dobratsch). The area was last hit by a massive landslide in 1348 and the boul ...
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