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Bird species requiring specific action

Whether it’s Whinchat, Hazel Grouse, or Common Sandpiper, these bird species all have very specific habitat requirements. They live in meadows, forests, or along rivers, and they all have one thing in common: their survival depends on targeted conservation and recovery measures. Learn which species Switzerland has a special responsibility for and how you can help them.

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Programme

«Conservation programme for birds in Switzerland»

The “Conservation programme for birds in Switzerland” was launched in 2003 by the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach and BirdLife Switzerland, in close collaboration with the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. It focuses on bird species that are a priority for conservation efforts.

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Publications

Aids for species conservation

Various tools such as action plans, fact sheets and publications are used to implement species conservation measures in Switzerland.

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