Harald Vacik

Associate Professor Harald Vacik is affiliated with the Institute of Silviculture at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. His research focuses on silvicultural planning, decision support systems, forest fire risk assessment, and climate change impacts on forests. He also emphasizes ecosystem service valuation and ICT applications in forestry education.

His recent work involves integrated fire danger assessment systems and adaptive forest management. Key projects include EU-funded initiatives like Forest Fire Warning Systems and ecosystem service evaluations. He has received scientific recognition, including the 2010 BOKU 120th Anniversary Award and 2001 Special Teaching Performance Bonus.

Notable collaborations span institutions in Prague, Joensuu, and Kyrgyzstan, with grants from the European Union, FFG, and national ministries. His media contributions address public forest fire awareness, particularly in Austria.