Abstract
All the functions of forests in the Alpine Space such as protection, timber production, social values, recreation, biodiversity, CO2-sequenstration are related to diverging interests. However, the effects of climate change multiply these challenges. Therefore the 1st REDIAFOR International Expert Workshop takes up the mightful stressor climate change – impact & adaptation as well as mitigation. The workshop aims to present and reflect first results of the REDIAFOR project with invited experts of the Alpine Space countries. Moreover, the intention is to establish transnational networking within the sector across borders and with EUSALP.