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The interlinkages of anthropogenic activities and phenomena of change are the subject of countless considerations, mainly with the aim of predicting further developments. Diversity in interpretation exists, in particular in the attempts to explain cause and effect, in the choice of reference points or in the evaluation of compatibility and resilience towards changes. Ultimately, behind all this, the question is whether the changes observed are “good” or “bad” for us humans. For years now, evidence has unfortunately been growing that critical changes in the environment can jeopardize the positive fruits of progress, i.e. our general prosperity. Especially the younger generation is seriously concerned for its future. The starting point for all considerations is data. This chapter presents facts and figures on developments over a period of several decades. The area under consideration is the German federal state of Bavaria. Discernible is a double change in the nature-related parameters. On one hand, anthropogenic activities show an influence on nature, on the other hand, natural processes also change the ecosystem balances. Both processes overlap each other and, through this, cannot always be separated clearly. |
