Although many organizations and public bodies in the Alpine countries have long been engaged in awareness-raising communication, wildlife disturbance and its impacts are still a major concern in many areas. To increase the awareness of the problem among outdoor participants and contribute to the visibility of the many existing initiatives, ALPARC- The Alpine Network of Protected Areas, developed the joint communication initiative: 'Be Part of the Mountain'.

Our mission

Humans are a part of the Alpine environment. As such, people who engage in outdoor sports need to consider nature and indigenous wildlife in the Alps and act responsibly to preserve it. Today, many impacts occur through ignorance rather than bad intention.

• We believe that natural areas in the Alps offer many benefits for the health and well-being of society but need educational and protection measures to be preserved for future generations.
• We believe that by informing, educating and empowering outdoor participants, we can make a great contribution to preservation and to a sustainable coexistence between outdoor sports and wildlife populations in the Alps.
• We believe that by uniting our forces in awareness-raising communication, exchanging knowledge and experiences and sharing tools, we can multiply our impact and learn from each other.