ViSo Ticino, a ‘Resources Project’ promoted by the Swiss Confederation, is aimed at the sustainable use of natural resources in agriculture. It has a particular focus on creating a building block for sustainable viticulture in Ticino, which fosters biodiversity. A range of measures are used by the companies taking part to improve the ecological infrastructure and better protect existing biodiversity hotspots. Together with FiBL, the Ornithological Institute is a scientific partner for the module relating to encouraging biodiversity.
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A vineyard in the Lake Lugano region
Eurasian Wryneck
Bare soil in vineyards is very precious for various species
Mantis religiosa
Polyommatus icarus
Melitaea didyma
ViSo Ticino – Sustainable Viticulture in Ticino
Improving viticultural practices and encouraging biodiversity
Domain
Conservation
Unit
Agricultural Habitats
Topic
Habitat Promotion
Habitat
semi-open farmland
Project start
2023
Project completion
2030
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Nicolas Sironi
Project region
Ticino
Employees
Species concerned
Unit
Agricultural habitats
We promote wildlife-friendly agriculture with more high-quality and better-connected habitats, fewer artificial fertilisers and fewer pesticides.
