Rainer Auer

Rainer Auer is the chairman of the Rosenheim chapter of the Bund Naturschutz (BN), a prominent environmental protection organization in Germany. He has been vocal about the potential environmental impacts of the planned expansion of the Kampenwandbahn, particularly concerning the habitat of the protected Capercaillie species. Auer has criticized the handling of the project, alleging 'cronyism' in the adjustments made to the natural forest boundaries to facilitate the construction, and he continues to advocate for stricter environmental assessments in the face of increasing tourism and its effects on local wildlife.