Previous Experience relevant for INSPIRE development:
Metadata, Network Services: VIRGO (Visualization Interface for regional geological objects);
Standards: Member of ON AG084 (Geographische Information und Vermessung)
Member of ISO/TC211 WG 4, Geospatial Services
Primary Business:
Environmental Research, Management and Training
Environmental application domains:
sustainable multifunctional use, management and protection of forest ecosystems and catchment areas for drinking water supply, long-term changes in ecosystems and biodiversity conservation and enhancement, protection against natural hazards and geo-risk management, develops and optimizes operational methods and procedures as well as guidelines and standards, conducts long-term monitoring programmes, implements measures for biodiversity conservation, disseminates knowledge through advisory services and training activities, provides expert advice and analyses