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      Conservation and enhancement of habitats

      Wildlife-friendly agriculture
      If Swiss agriculture is to be called sustainable, it is expected to enable long-term persistence of native wildlife.

      Wildlife-friendly agriculture

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      Scoring with biodiversity - farmers enrich nature
      In collaboration with the agricultural organisations IP-Suisse (integrated farming, 20´000 farmers), Bio Suisse (organic ...

      Scoring with biodiversity - farmers enrich nature

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      TerraSuisse by Migros and IP-Suisse
      The Swiss Ornithological Institute supports Migros and IP-Suisse in the advancement of the biodiversity label "TerraSuis ...

      TerraSuisse by Migros and IP-Suisse

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      Habitat network Klettgau
      Owing to the close collaboration with farmers and the canton Schaffhausen, the Klettgau in northeastern Switzerland has ...

      Habitat network Klettgau

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      Habitat network Rhine valley of St. Gallen
      The rich natural resources of the Rhine valley of St. Gallen are to be connected and secured in the long term.

      Habitat network Rhine valley of St. Gallen

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      Ecological services in agricultural landscapes
      Species richness has continuously declined in the wide agricultural landscape of the St. Galler Rheintal. By means of co ...

      Ecological services in agricultural landscapes

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      Cultural landscape Weidist
      How can the value of semi-open landscapes rich in trees be preserved and improved for the redstart? A case study in the ...

      Cultural landscape Weidist

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      Habitat network Wauwilermoos
      Since 1995, the plain of Wauwil is being ecologically enhanced under the expert guidance of the Swiss Ornithological Ins ...

      Habitat network Wauwilermoos

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      Promoting birds in vineyards
      Vineyards must once again become a refuge for threatened bird species – both for breeding birds and winter visitors. The ...

      Promoting birds in vineyards

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      Re-cultivation of Emmer and Einkorn

      Re-cultivation of Emmer and Einkorn

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      Agricultural landscapes and birds (in the Engadin)
      Over the last years, agricultural intensification has also occurred in the lower Engadin, an alpine valley long known fo ...

      Agricultural landscapes and birds (in the Engadin)

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      The White-backed Woodpecker in managed forests
      The White-backed Woodpecker is considered a typical species of “primeval forests” and inhabits semi-natural forests with ...

      The White-backed Woodpecker in managed forests

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