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As part of the BOKU project, indicator organisms are to be surveyed on selected orchard meadows and an Austria-wide monitoring method developed.

The primary goal of KLAR! Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park is to advance climate adaptation in problem areas, but also to increase awareness among all stakeholders about future changes in the region

The recording of spring snails at selected locations in the nature park was intended, on the one hand, to determine whether spring snails occur in the nature park at all and, on the other hand, to investigate the locations for endemic species.

In cooperation with the KFFÖ (Coordination Center for Bat Conservation and Research), bat diversity was studied in selected orchards in the nature park.

Against the backdrop of changing climatic conditions due to climate change, the project will identify various development opportunities for the region and discuss them with regional stakeholders.

The aim of the high-altitude fruit project is to work closely with regional fruit tree owners to identify regional varieties and preserve them for the future through a conservation program. In addition, knowledge about the trees and fruits themselves, as well as how to care for them, is to be revived.

The Eisenwurzen Natural Night Area is Austria's largest natural night area, dedicated to preserving dark nights (“natural nights”). Already 19 municipalities are part of the Natural Night Area and are implementing targeted measures to reduce light pollution.

Research cooperation with BOKU and the University for Continuing Education in Krems, within the framework of which courses and excursions are held in the region.

The KLAR! Nature Park Talks have established a completely new discussion format in which people from a wide variety of fields exchange ideas on a specific topic.

The Ötscher region boasts several impressive caves, the most famous of which is the Ötscher Dripstone Cave. Guided tours offer visitors the opportunity to marvel at its geological and faunal features.

The annual Reading Mountain Festival takes place at the Ötscher-Basis. The focus is on stories about the mountains, nature, the environment and climate change.

Trained nature educators introduce visitors to various ecological topics in the context of climate change.

The impacts of climate change on alpine pasture management are being investigated based on parasite infestation in grazing animals at three locations. Climate data are also being recorded.

Together with experts, the climatological, botanical, faunal, and geological features of the Vaterberg will be explored. During a hike lasting several hours, keynote speeches will be given and ecological features will be presented to an interested public.

In this project, students become climate and biodiversity researchers, thus making a contribution to climate and natural research.

Installation and distribution of wild bee nesting boxes to local residents. These residents have previously undergone training and act as wild bee sponsors. The network is continually being expanded and developed.

A successful collaboration with regional producers has been established at the Ötscher base in Wienerbruck, and four farmers' markets are held annually.

Regional fruit varieties from old farms are being researched and propagated in a grafting garden to preserve them.

Against the backdrop of climate change, old crops from the region are being cultivated, observed, and propagated on an experimental field.

The former climbing tower next to the Ötscher base has been converted to include a viewing terrace and nature education on three levels.