Forest ecosystems have always been influenced in their development by disruptions such as storms, avalanches, droughts and fires. As a result of climate change and the increase in non-native species, such extreme events are generally becoming more numerous. This is a major challenge, both for forest ecosystem management and for society at large. On the other hand, it also offers an opportunity for the promotion and conservation of natural habitats. The project aims to leave selected forests affected by extreme events so as to allow them to develop naturally.
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Biotic disruptions (beaver)
Storm
Forest fire
Extreme events as an opportunity
Securing forests impaired by extreme events for the purpose of biodiversity
Domain
Conservation
Unit
Forest Habitats
Topics
Habitat Promotion
Habitat
forest
Project start
2020
Project completion
2061
Project status
planned
Project management
Peter Lakerveld
Project region
Switzerland
Employees
Species concerned
Unit
Forest habitats
Our Forest team is committed to preserving and promoting Switzerland’s forest habitats for birds. We focus on training and continuing education in forestry, ensure knowledge is transferred into practice and contribute to reducing the deficits of waste wood and dead wood as well as species-specific, special and rare habitats through specific funding projects and land conservation in forests.
