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The article focuses on the inauguration of the "KlimaWildnisZentrale" by German Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke, aimed at supporting nationwide implementation of wilderness policies and fostering collaboration among relevant stakeholders through consultation and assistance.

The principle of sustainability and the professional ethos demand that foresters have a pronounced ability to look far into the future and to make decisions accordingly. This also becomes a dilemma however, because the necessity for long-term planning is at odds with the high uncertainty of forest systems. In the political sense, visions of the future are political goods, which are communicated and defended and to which the legitimacy of current actions relates. Therefore, the way in which the future is imagined and, in a sense, constructed has a real influence on the shape of tomorrow's forests. The present study therefore examines forest stakeholders' visions of the future and their shifts over time. For this purpose, two online surveys on forest stakeholders' perception of the future for the time horizon 2050 were conducted with an interval of nearly ten years (2007 and 2016/2017) and the shifts in trends were compared with one another. The questionnaire consisted of 26 statements about the future for the year 2050 on the topics of forestry's general orientation, new management forms, resource demand, technology, forest ownership, nature conservation and wilderness as well as social importance, which the participants could agree to or reject. The respective answer frequencies of both surveys were identified and compared. In addition, a cluster analysis was conducted to identify groups of people with similar response behavior. The results show that forest stakeholders' long-term perception of the future is strongly guided by current circumstances and that changes are primarily seen as a strengthening or weakening of current trends. The perception of the future is independent of stakeholder group, age or gender (Tab. 1). Differences over time can be found both for the question of resource availability and economic orientation, as well as for the question about wilderness areas and the function of the forest as a CO2 sink. The cluster analysis revealed that two perspectives on the future were stable over time. A group "Increased Significance of Forestry" saw a positive increase in the importance of forestry in the future, another group "Structural Preservation in Forest Use" saw little change in the conditions for forest use compared to today. In the year 2007 a third cluster "Intensification of the Economic Function" primarily saw the economic function as dominant in the year 2050, while in 2016/2017 a third cluster "Increase in Segregation" perceived both economic interests and nature conservation as predominant (Tab. 2 and 3). From the results, one can conclude that trend shifts between the surveys can be explained by developments that occurred in the years between the surveys. Parallels can be observed through the comparison with contemporary documents that substantiate the development of the discourse. Though one can't definitively clarify whether the different results can be ascribed to a changed perception due to experiences, the results do provide indications of this. This would mean that forest stakeholders' long-term perception of the future is shaped by their current experiences of trends and trend shifts, which calls the reliability of long-term forest planning into question. A suggestion for a solution is to document expectations for the future over the course of several years, so that they do not just find their way into structured planning processes as snapshots. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the concept and scenography of a newly redesigned visitor center, aiming to engage a diverse audience in experiencing the theme of wilderness. Topics include the diverse approach to communication, addressing various age groups and languages; the utilization of architectural elements to enhance the exhibition; and the innovative formats used to convey the concept of wilderness, such as interactive questioning and a captivating wildness arena with soundscapes.

The article focuses on ecosystem conservations shows at the National Park Center. Topics include the immersive experience of wilderness where visitors can dive into untouched nature and experience the power of landscape-shaping processes; and the use of cinematic techniques, including panoramic screens and immersive sound design, to evoke emotions and create a sensory spectacle that brings the natural processes of the national park to life.

The article focuses on the open-air lab at the Nationalparkzentrum, highlighting the topics of the outdoor laboratory, perspectives on wilderness, and the accompanying historical journey. Topics include outdoor laboratory offers research insights projects related to climate change, biodiversity, and the impact of human behavior on wilderness; and the importance of wilderness for the ecosystem, emphasizing individual contributions to its preservation.

The article focuses on the process of creating and implementing the new permanent exhibition at the Swiss National Park Center in Zernez. Topics include the vision behind the exhibition, the concept of wilderness and its significance to humans; and the importance of finding the right partners and teams for exhibition projects with challenges faced during the intense process of designing the exhibition.

The article focuses on the importance of wilderness, the need to protect it, and its value in Switzerland. Topics include the perception of wilderness with limited protected areas in Switzerland revealing threats to wildlife and ecosystems; and the significance of wilderness for biodiversity and scientific research, the role of natural landscapes in tourism and recreation with the importance of allowing natural dynamics in conservation efforts.

The article reports that the Donau-Auen, Neusiedlersee and Thayatal national parks in Austria show how the wilderness reacts to climate change and what these biodiversity oases bring to the society and economy. These national parks have three very different natural areas--a wild river landscape, the Pannonian steppe and dense mountain forests.

The article focuses on Swiss National Park has been a wilderness area for over 100 years and still come across one Sense. It mentions Ofen Pass was a mining area and corresponding remains exist is known and rock shelter was discovered and examined in detail in 1931. It also mentions archaeologists have the Cuvels dad though Ova Spin radically cleared out around 90 years ago and left such a clear mark and hunters have repeatedly left their tracks in the national park leave behind.

The article focuses on the opening ceremony of the new National Park Center, with topics including a wild procession through Zernez, a panel discussion on the features of various activities for young guests. It mention that the opening of the center, a concert, culinary delights, and a children's program for visiting the exhibition are available, and online, phone, or on-site registration is recommended.

The article focuses on the concept of wilderness and its interpretation in the Swiss National Park (SNP). Topics include the definition of wilderness, the role of human observers in the park, and the various dimensions and perceptions of wilderness; and the examination of the behavior of creatures such as snails and millipedes, and the contribution of the new National Park exhibition in Zernez to understanding the fascinating connections.

The article informs that foxes have become an integral part of Geneva or Zurich fauna and it is widely known that they can also make their rounds in the middle of big cities. It mentions about their food composition and fox droppings collections along the hiking trail. It also offers information on habitat selection.

The article informs on a survey conducted by the Bertelsmann Foundation and the German Institute for Urban Studies and Kantar Public, a community that counteracts the loss of biodiversity, offers a variety of habitats for flora and fauna and integrates them into built-up areas in a new way such an "urban wilderness." It mentions less waste, lower consumption of resources and appropriate, sufficient and affordable living space are required.

The article offers information on dog sled that drive in silence through the wilderness, and mentions that through sled one drive through in silence nature and be one with the huskies - a meditative experience in snowfall.