The forests of the Murau region
The Murau region has the highest percentage of forest cover in the whole of Austria. That’s because the area has only few high-alpine barrens and little to no farmland. This makes Murau a true “timber region”. What’s more, Murau is the “wood capital” of Austria. Whether it’s during forest bathing, walking or hiking: Spending time in the woods is good for you – especially if it’s during a stay in the Murau region.
Forest as far as the eye can see and varied leisure activities revolving around the renewable, local raw material of wood – all in the Murau region!
The eco-region of Murau: It’s all about wood
Forest management communities can be found throughout the municipality of Murau. Forest owners from the individual districts work together to remain competitive in terms of timber marketing and trade. The raw material of wood is abundant in the area, making it a true “timber region”.
Goals of the eco-region of Murau:
- increasing the number of regional organic farmers
- strengthening the local forestry and natural forest cultivation
- making the best possible use of the raw material wood
- preserving ecologically valuable environments
- creating GM-free zones
The Austrian timber capital of Murau
The raw material of wood has significantly shaped the development of the Murau region throughout the past centuries. With its vast woodlands, the region is a hotspot of sustainable bioenergy.
However, wood is much more than just an economic factor. It has become a part of local identity, as proven by Holzwelt Murau, an association for regional development on different levels. It addresses topics ranging from climate and environmental issues to sustainable energy, wood and innovation, culture, economy and more.
Fascinating regional projects like the following are testament to the great variety of wood:
- timber museum in St. Ruprecht-Falkendorf
- “Styrian timber route”
More than 90 intriguing Holzwelt stations are only waiting to be explored by you – the perfect opportunity to visit Austria’s timber capital and the country’s most densely wooded region!
