The association aims to promote and maintain natural habitats in garden and landscape areas, particularly through planning, design, maintenance and ecological enhancement measures. The association may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The association may acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own or another's account as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.