Summer grazing areas or alpine pastures provide some the most species-rich habitats in Switzerland. Only specialised species live at this altitude, and a number of different species used to be widespread but are now only found in mountainous areas. IP-Suisse commissioned us to develop a system that makes the performance of Alpine farms in the area of biodiversity and resource protection visible and measurable.
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Not only cows live in the summer grazing area but also countless plants and animals.
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© Hubert Schürmann
The summering area is characterised by varied landscapes and habitats.
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© Hubert Schürmann
Natural barriers and small structures offer protection and shelter.
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© Hubert Schürmann
Grazing keeps Alpine meadows free of woody plants and preserves them in the long term.
©
© Hubert Schürmann
©
© Hubert Schürmann
©
© Hubert Schürmann
©
© Hubert Schürmann
Not only cows live in the summer grazing area but also countless plants and animals.
The summering area is characterised by varied landscapes and habitats.
Natural barriers and small structures offer protection and shelter.
Grazing keeps Alpine meadows free of woody plants and preserves them in the long term.
Summer grazing with IP-Suisse
Establishment of a point system for the conservation of biodiversity in summer grazing areas
Domain
Conservation
Unit
Agricultural Habitats
Topics
Species Recovery, Habitat Promotion
Habitat
rocky terrain, semi-open farmland, alpine habitats, meadows and pastures
Project start
2021
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Hubert Schürmann
Project region
Switzerland
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.
