The History of the Development of the Nature Park

The following milestones comprise the history of the Tiroler Lech Nature Park association:

• 2000: designation as a Natura 2000 area 
  (flora-fauna-habitat & bird protection regulations)
  
  
• 2001: start of the LIFE environmental protection project called the “Tiroler Lech Wild River Landscape”; investment sum: 7.78 million Euros, 53 protective measures
  
  
• 2004: designated as the Tiroler Lech Nature Park by decree and as a protective area by the Department of Environmental Protection by the Tirolean government.
  
  
• 2006: foundation of the Tiroler Lech Nature Park association with its seat in Weißenbach

• 2007: conclusion of the LIFE-project