With a view to preparing the ground for Natura Trails in non-EU-countries, the Naturefriends Expert Group on Biodiversity has in the past weeks extended the range of Natura Trail criteria. As of now, Natura Trails are no longer restricted to Natura 2000 sites, but may – in non-EU member countries – also be routed through other nature reserves whose conservation status corresponds to that of Natura 2000 sites.

Live experience of nature with Naturefriends
From its inception, the Naturefriends movement has considered the protection of nature and the preservation of biological diversity its key concerns. Our activities and campaigns are designed to combine the engagement with nature and landscapes with the transfer of knowledge about the indigenous fauna and flora and with best-practice examples of nature-compatible and environmentally sound recreational activities.

Eine Kanu-Tour von Konstanz entlang des Wollmatinger Rieds über die Reichenau und Mettnau nach Markelfingen

Diverse Ideen kursieren schon lange, nun hat auch die Umsetzung geklappt: Seit August 2011 ist der erste Kanu Natura Trail Realität.

Im Rahmen der Publikumsmesse PHOTOADVENTURE 2011 am 5.und 6. 11. in Wien präsentieren Naturfreunde Internationale / respect und die Naturfreunde Österreich ein breites Informationsangebot über nachhaltiges und faires Reisen – vom Wanderurlaub in Österreich bis zur Reise um die Welt.