Josef Emanuel Wanas

The 2.5-hectare farm is a typical smallholding, where farming is carried out as it was 70 years ago. Cashmere goats are bred on the farm, which are used for various seminars such as hikes, team-building events, etc. What particularly characterises the Wanas family's farm is the cultivation of small, species-rich areas that are no longer used. Without care, these would degenerate into green wasteland and valuable rough pastures and semi-arid grasslands would be lost. By maintaining these islands, important refuges for animals are preserved and biodiversity is promoted. Emanuel's ‘Blooming Islands’ project was recognised by the organisation Blühendes Österreich as a youth project for more biodiversity.