A mosaic of habitats in the Iles de Champagne, VD

Revitalisation of the agricultural region at the foot of the Vaud Jura

The Swiss approach of having everything neat and organised leaves little room for transition zones, or ‘ecotones’, areas that are particularly rich in biodiversity. This project, located a stone’s throw from Lake Neuchâtel, therefore goes against common practices. It involves revitalising agricultural land along the forest edge by recreating ecotones that are teeming with life.

Domain Conservation
Unit Upswing for Birds
Topics Species Recovery, Habitat Promotion
Habitat forest, meadows and pastures
Project start 2023
Project completion 2029
Project status ongoing
Project management Julia Wildi
Project region Vaud

Details

Project partner(s)

  • Municipalité de Champagne (VD)
  • Les exploitants des parcelles
  • Association pour la sauvegarde de la biodiversité des coteaux de Champagne et des environs (ASBCCE)

Financial support

  • Canton de Vaud (DGE-Forêt)

Employees

Species concerned

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