Recognising and preserving habitat diversity

The exhibition is shown in the observation tower of the canopy walkway. Image: Hydrogeologie/Universität Jena - Knowledge Transfer and Innovation - Published: Display boards in the exhibition room inform guests about various topics. Image: Robert Lehmann/Universität Jena A new exhibition at the canopy walkway in Thuringia's Hainich Na­tional Park sets out the complex connections and interdependencies between ecosystems, biodiversity, and human actions. It is well-known that humanity has an impact on nature and the environment. But how do they influence their surroundings? This is explained in the new permanent exhibition designed by the Chair of Hydrogeology at Jena's Friedrich Schiller University, housed in the observation tower of the national park's famous canopy walkway. Entitled "Diversity of the life and habitats under our feet. The role of biodiversity in the functioning and performance of eco­systems, their significance for human beings and the threats from climate change", the exhibition explains these tensions using Hainich National Park as an example.