The iconic bird islands of Fanel are getting a makeover Overgrown with lush vegetation, the Fanel Islands are currently struggling to fulfil their role as a resting and feeding site for migratory waterbirds, particularly waders. To remedy this situation, this ambitious project involves a major overhaul and lowering of the two islands so that they can offer a single large area of mineral substrates, most of which will be maintained by the dynamics of Lake Neuchâtel. In this way, the project contributes to the diversification of habitats in one of Switzerland’s most iconic waterbird reserves.
Aerial view of the islands before the work
Remodelling of the Fanel Islands BE-NE
The iconic bird islands of Fanel are getting a makeover
Domain
Conservation
Unit
Upswing for Birds
Topics
Species Recovery, Habitat Promotion
Habitat
rivers & streams
Project start
2024
Project completion
2044
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Julia Wildi
Project region
Bern, Neuchâtel
Employees
Unit
Upswing for Birds
Together with partners, we carry out projects to enhance and secure habitats throughout Switzerland in the long term.
