Olang is nestled in a unique alpine landscape. The diversity of animals, plants, and habitats makes the region particularly worth protecting. Through targeted measures and conscious awareness, the destination is committed to preserving this natural diversity – so that people, animals, and nature remain in harmony.
Visitors can actively contribute to protecting nature.
Simple, mindful behavior helps:
Do not pick plants or disturb animals
Collect mushrooms only in permitted areas and respect collection fees
(Regulations: Provisions for mushroom picking | Forstdienst und Förster | Administration | Autonomous Province of Bozen/Bolzano - South Tyrol Advisory service: Pilzkontroll- und Pilzberatungsstelle - only in german)
Keep dogs on a leash
Stay on marked trails
Be considerate of nesting birds and grazing animals
Avoid littering and take your waste with you
Measures to protect nature, wildlife, and habitats in the Olang destination are based on the current regulations of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano:
Provincial Law of May 12, 2010, No. 6 – Nature Protection Law and Other Provisions
Regulates the protection of wild animals, wild plants, and their habitats (in particular Articles 3–5, 9, and 14).
Provincial Law of July 17, 1987, No. 14 – Regulations on Wildlife Management and Hunting
Contains the principles of wildlife management, protection of wildlife populations, and rules regarding closed seasons and wildlife protection areas (in particular Articles 1–3 and 4–9).
These legal provisions form the basis for all local initiatives and communication measures on species and animal protection in Olang.