Flood risk management and multifunctional land use in river catchments : conference proceedings Mainz, Germany, 17-19 Oct. 2005

The conference covered three major themes: flood damage prevention, mulifunctional land use, and communication and community involvement. The various sessions demonstrated the importance and benefits of transnational co-operation in the field of flood damage prevention. The projects showed the succes of an integrated approach consisting of flood damage protection measures, new nature areas, nature conservation initiatives , agricultural and forestry techniques, and recreational facilities.