Having been heavily affected by peat extraction over the past century, the wetland of Châtagne has gradually dried out and been colonised by a large number of willows. Now, regeneration work is being carried out with the aim of once again making the area attractive to typical peatland flora and fauna, as well as other species associated with wetlands.
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Following its restoration, the peat bog shows a mosaic of environments rich in biodiversity.
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Yvan Matthey
The peat bog during the restoration work.
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Arnaud Barras
In all, ten new water bodies were created.
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Julia Wildi
The restoration of the peat bog has already had a positive impact on wildlife, particularly dragonflies.
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© Julia Wildi
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Yvan Matthey
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Arnaud Barras
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Julia Wildi
Following its restoration, the peat bog shows a mosaic of environments rich in biodiversity.
The peat bog during the restoration work.
In all, ten new water bodies were created.
The restoration of the peat bog has already had a positive impact on wildlife, particularly dragonflies.
Domain
Conservation
Unit
Upswing for Birds
Topics
Species Recovery, Habitat Promotion
Habitat
wetlands
Project start
2021
Project completion
2026
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Julia Wildi
Project region
Neuchâtel
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.
