The rocky steppe in the Leuk region is a unique ecosystem that owes its reputation to its particularly rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. Since 2012, its grazing has been coordinated by the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park with the expert assistance of the Swiss Ornithological Institute.
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The Galloway breed is undemanding and copes well with the rather meagre food supply.
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Goats keep emerging shrubs in check. The use of various grazing animals promotes diversity in the area.
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Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Sheep graze the grassy vegetation.
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© Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
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Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
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Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
The Galloway breed is undemanding and copes well with the rather meagre food supply.
Goats keep emerging shrubs in check. The use of various grazing animals promotes diversity in the area.
Sheep graze the grassy vegetation.
Pasture on the rocky steppe in the Pfyn-Finges nature park, VS
A sustainable grazing system to maintain an open steppe landscape
Domain
Conservation
Unit
Upswing for Birds
Topics
Species Recovery, Habitat Promotion
Habitat
rocky terrain, wasteland, meadows and pastures
Project start
2020
Project completion
2028
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Julia Wildi
Project region
Valais
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.
