The organisation EUROPARC Deutschland is throwing its weight behind a unified image for the major German nature reserves. As a result of intensive efforts, the umbrella brand “National Natural Landscapes” was created in November of 2005. One of the objectives of this umbrella organisation of German national parks, nature parks and biosphere reserves is to highlight the regions of Germany most deserving of protection, to raise awareness among their inhabitants regarding this protected status and help visitors experience these regions in the interests of sustainable tourism.