The ALPBIONET2030 project investigated for the first time where and to what extent the Alpine territory is suitable for ecological connectivity. It carried out a GIS based spatial analysis for the overall area of the European Alps. As a result of the analysis, three different types of Strategic Alpine Connectivity Areas (SACA) were defined: Ecological Conservations Areas (C1), Ecological Intervention Areas (C2) and Connectivity Restoration Areas (C3). The concept behind this categorization is that areas that are still valuable should be protected (C1), their habitat conditions should be improved and their surface probably expanded. Ecological Intervention Areas (C2) are those with conditions difficult for wildlife but also with realistic potential for improvement. Connectivity Restoration Areas (C3) are mainly the large Alpine valleys with high human impact, intensive land use and major barriers, where only specific restoration measures can help to improve the conditions of ecological connectivity.