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VISITOR GUIDANCE

Why is visitor management necessary in nature conservation?

Visitor management is essential to ensure the integrity and sustainability of our protected areas. It is an integral part of nature conservation. The primary goal is to find a good balance between the experience of nature for us humans and the preservation of the environment. Visitors are directed and restricted to certain more resilient areas. Clearly defined paths in the form of footpaths, hiking trails, boardwalks, bridges or platforms encourage visitors to move sustainably through the sensitive refuges. Board systems are used to provide information and behavioral guidelines and communicate educational content. Interactive elements along the paths also promote awareness and appreciation of the need for nature conservation. Strategically placed infrastructure such as viewpoints and nature trails enable visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature without disturbing the sensitive areas. Such measures help to avoid overloading in particularly sensitive areas and support the preservation of biodiversity. The maintenance of water bodies includes regular checks and maintenance work, such as preventing weed growth and silting up. An important aspect is the seasonality of the work, which depends heavily on the animal species living there, the vegetation and the water level. The tasks in water construction and maintenance are not only technical but also ecological in nature. Renaturation projects aim to return water bodies to a near-natural state, which strengthens biodiversity and the resilience of ecosystems. These projects promote the natural capacity to serve as a habitat for various aquatic and terrestrial species. Put more simply, healthy water bodies improve the quality of life and provide recreational areas for humans and animals.

ADVENTURE TRAILS

Adventure trails are not just simple hiking trails - they are adventure trails that impart knowledge through experience. On them you experience with all your senses, hear birdsong, feel the bark of the trees and discover the secrets of the forest in a playful way. Adventure trails combine exciting information boards, interactive stations and sensory experiences that appeal to all the senses.

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aesthetically & ecologically functional

VISITOR BOARDING

so that we can discover nature without disturbance

Many of our nature reserves are not only refuges for rare animal and plant species, but also popular places for recreational activities. The pressure on these landscapes is therefore very high in many cases. Well-founded visitor management concepts can help ensure that the areas are still used by visitors, but at the same time the animals and plants can be protected from disturbance. To this end, we design and build durable, robust visitor walkways using sustainable materials. They lead through the nature reserve and offer visitors the opportunity to observe nature without disturbance at suitable locations.

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INFORMATION BOARD SYSTEMS

Send a signal to our environment

SigNatur's information boards are effective multipliers for raising public awareness of nature conservation issues and are suitable for nature reserves, hiking trails, adventure trails, public parks, company premises and other outdoor educational facilities. We offer the information and theme boards individually or as part of an overall project (theme trail, nature trail) - with a suitable holder system if required - and install them on site. SigNatur offers you a high-quality product in terms of appearance and content for your enhancement project, nature trail or theme trail. A selection of existing theme boards can be purchased directly. We work together to develop individual boards and more extensive projects, also during an on-site inspection.

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  • effective multipliers

  • high-quality materials and designs

  • variety of topics

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HIKING TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

so that we can discover nature without disturbance

The nature network builds hiking trails to make nature accessible while protecting the environment. We pay attention to sustainable construction methods by working with the natural materials and local conditions and minimizing the impact on the landscape. Our trails are designed to prevent erosion and thus protect the vegetation. We pay attention to the safety of hikers through stable constructions and regular maintenance. In this way, we combine nature conservation with the experience of nature.

SELECTED PROJECTS

New flyer boxes for the Thurauen

Naturnetz Nordostschweiz

Sentieri della Val Calanca

Path of the Senses

Naturnetz Mobil

Flyerspender Thurauen

Naturnetz Nordostschweiz

Pasture fences to guide visitors in the Thurauen

Naturnetz Nordostschweiz

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