Beatrix Schiesser

Beatrix Schiesser is a researcher at the Institute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With academic credentials including Dipl.-Ing., BA, and BSc, she focuses on landscape planning, nature conservation, leisure research, sustainable urban development, cultural landscape research, and public health.

Her research interests center on the intersection of landscape planning and human well-being, with particular emphasis on climate-resilient forests, recreation benefits, and nature-based health interventions. She investigates how different landscape types affect human health and well-being, with applications in urban planning and nature-based health program development. Her work often combines spatial analysis, visitor behavior studies, and sociocultural indicators to inform sustainable landscape management.

Analysis of her publications reveals a strong focus on the relationship between forests, recreation, and human health, with increasing attention to climate change adaptation in recent years. Her research spans from practical applications like health trail development to broader policy implications for sustainable urban development and forest management under changing climatic conditions.

Dr. Schiesser has been actively involved in numerous research projects addressing visitor management in metropolitan areas, climate-smart forests, and nature-based health interventions. Her work demonstrates strong collaboration with various institutions including the Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management, and the Austrian Research Agency.

She has contributed significantly to understanding how recreational spaces can be designed and managed to enhance human well-being while maintaining ecological integrity, particularly in the context of climate change challenges facing urban and peri-urban areas.