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.
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
Bereich
Förderung
Unit
Upswing for Birds
Thema
Species Recovery, Habitat Promotion
Lebensraum
rocky terrain, wasteland, meadows and pastures
Projektstart
2020
Projektende
2028
Projektstatus
laufend
Projektleitung
Julia Wildi
Projektregion
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.