Table 1. Zoning of the Donau-Auen National Park.

Zone	Management
Nature reserve zone	No landuse and no measures which would have impact on environment, landscape or ecological inventory
	Temporary measures are only allowed if they support the natural development
Nature reserve zone with management actions	In general, there are no measures taken, except they support the achievement of nature conservation aims (i.e., mowing of grassland to preserve biodiversity and/or habitats for valuable plant species)
Outer zones	All water ways and canals, touristic areas as well as cultivated areas (field) and buildings like administrative offices or flood protections dams