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Meadow breeders in Valais

Protection and promotion of endangered meadow breeders

The populations of many meadow breeders and ground-nesting birds have declined dramatically at all altitudes over the last two decades. The abandonment of agriculture at higher altitudes – where mechanisation is difficult – and in particular the practice of intensive grassland management are two factors that have had fatal consequences for many species which thrive in open grassland. The Whinchat, Eurasian Skylark, Common Quail and Corn Crake are typical bird species of these landscapes that urgently require targeted recovery measures.

Domain Conservation
Unit Species Recovery
Topic Species Recovery, Population Development, Habitat Promotion
Habitat meadows and pastures
Project start 2020
Project completion 2028
Project status ongoing
Project management Alain Jacot
Project region Valais

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Species Recovery

Wildlife conservation coordinates the development, improvement and dissemination of measures in favour of priority bird species that cannot be helped by habitat protection alone. Together with BirdLife Switzerland and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), the department also coordinates the “Species Recovery for Swiss Birds” programme.

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