Almost all large Alpine rivers originally had very extensive floodplains, in which an almost unimaginable site dynamic took place today. Due to the regulation and canalization of most rivers, these dynamics and the associated biodiversity have largely been lost. Current efforts to improve flood protection offer an opportunity to restore some of the wild river dynamics. Gravel banks and accumulations of deadwood are important for the preservation or reintroduction of endangered pioneer vegetation, but there is no current data on these, e.g. along the Isar.
Current projects: A-DUR
Completed projects: Wild River Species