2nd Alpine Workshop on „Fire-induced geohydrological processes in mountainous areas“
Date: 25 and 26 April 2025
Venue: BOKU University, Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure, Institute of Mountain Risk Engineering, Vienna, Austria
Organizers: S. Melzner (GEOCHANGE Consulting e.U./ BOKU University, Austria) and Prof. J. Hübl (BOKU University, Austria)
Sponsor: Martin Rasmussen, Copernicus.org https://www.copernicus.org/
The 2nd interdisciplinary meeting took place in Vienna and Lower Austria bringing together experts from Germany, Italy, Austria, the USA and New Zealand to exchange knowledge on wildfire-induced geohydrological changes. The meeting focused on the latest research findings, risk assessment approaches, and mitigation strategies.
The excursion to Hirschwang (Lower Austria) examined the effects of the most recent and so far largest wildfire in Austria Special attention will be given to the fire impacts on vegetation, soil stability, water retention, erosion dynamics, and post-fire recovery processes. The field visit will provide valuable insights into the consequences of wildfires in Alpine environments and facilitated discussions on effective mitigation and restoration strategies.
Key- note lectures (open to public): https://firegeocascadenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Melzner_2ndWorkshop_Key_Notes.pdf
Summary and programme workshop (in Englisch, Deutsch, Italiano): https://firegeocascadenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Melzner_etal_2025_-Summary.pdf
Excursion (Participation by invitation only):
Melzner_Huebl_2025_Excursion.pdf
2nd interdisciplinary workshop on „Fire-induced geohydrological processes in mountainous areas“ at Boku University, Institute of Mountain Risk Engineering, Vienna, Austria (photo S. Melzner, March 2025).
2nd interdisciplinary workshop on „Fire-induced geohydrological processes in mountainous areas“ at Boku University, Institute of Mountain Risk Engineering, Vienna, Austria (photo S. Melzner, March 2025).
2nd interdisciplinary workshop on „Fire-induced geohydrological processes in mountainous areas“ at Boku University, Institute of Mountain Risk Engineering, Vienna, Austria (photo S. Melzner, March 2025).
2nd interdisciplinary workshop on „Fire-induced geohydrological processes in mountainous areas“ at Boku University, Institute of Mountain Risk Engineering, Vienna, Austria (Photo R. Kaitna, March 2025).
Field trip to the wildfire affected area (photo (c) S. Melzner, October 2022).
Field trip to the wildfire affected area (photo (c) S. Melzner, March 2022).
Field trip to the wildfire affected area „Hirschwang“ (photo (c) S. Melzner, March 2025).
Field trip to the wildfire affected area „Hirschwang“ (photo (c) S. Melzner, March 2025).
Field trip to the wildfire affected area „Hirschwang“ (photo (c) S. Melzner, March 2025).
Field trip to „Hassbach“ (photo (c) S. Melzner, March 2025).