Between overgrowth on the one hand and the disappearance of isolated structures on the other, this clearing in Bex seemed destined to follow the same path as the majority of lowland agricultural areas, where biodiversity is still struggling to find a place. Under the impetus of the local landowners, the ‘Upswing for birds’ programme is supporting the redevelopment of this site, which has great potential for birds.
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View of the lower part of the clearing, where tall, old fruit trees stand alongside young, recently planted ones.
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Grazing by different types of livestock, including sheep, will help to increase biodiversity in the clearing.
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The forest has been partly cleared to enable the planting of chestnut trees.
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The farm now takes account of the presence of rare species of flora, including the poet’s daffodil.
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View of the lower part of the clearing, where tall, old fruit trees stand alongside young, recently planted ones.
Grazing by different types of livestock, including sheep, will help to increase biodiversity in the clearing.
The forest has been partly cleared to enable the planting of chestnut trees.
The farm now takes account of the presence of rare species of flora, including the poet’s daffodil.
Domain
Conservation
Unit
Upswing for Birds
Topics
Species Recovery, Habitat Promotion
Habitat
meadows and pastures, semi-open farmland
Project start
2023
Project completion
2029
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Julia Wildi
Project region
Vaud
Details
Project objectives
The project aims to encourage farmland birds by countering the advance of the forest, while at the same time increasing the structural diversity of the pasture. With this in mind, a change of land use is being operated, with some of the cattle previously grazing the land being replaced by goats and sheep. A management plan has also been established to maintain and hopefully increase the diversity of flora.
Methodology
Significance
Results
Project partner(s)
- Plusieurs propriétaires fonciers des lieux
- Le nouvel exploitant
- Pro Natura Vaud
Employees
Species concerned
Unit
Upswing for Birds
Together with partners, we carry out projects to enhance and secure habitats throughout Switzerland in the long term.
