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Conservation and enhancement of habitats

The Swiss Ornithological Institute compiles instruments for the conservation of high-quality wildlife habitats and for the enhancement of poor-quality habitats across landscapes.



Projects

Resource project to promote biodiversity in arable land
Is it possible to produce food in a biodiversity-friendly, resource-efficient way without reducing yield? In a resource ...

Resource project to promote biodiversity in arable land

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Wildlife-friendly agriculture
If Swiss agriculture is to be called sustainable, it must support the long-term persistence of native wildlife.

Wildlife-friendly agriculture

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Scoring with biodiversity - farmers enrich nature
In collaboration with the agricultural organisations IP-Suisse (integrated farming, 20´000 farmers), Bio Suisse (organic ...

Scoring with biodiversity - farmers enrich nature

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TerraSuisse by Migros and IP-Suisse
The Swiss Ornithological Institute supports Migros and IP-Suisse in the advancement of the biodiversity label "TerraSuis ...

TerraSuisse by Migros and IP-Suisse

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Habitat network Klettgau
Owing to the close collaboration with farmers and the canton Schaffhausen, the Klettgau in northeastern Switzerland has ...

Habitat network Klettgau

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Habitat network Rhine valley of St. Gallen
The rich natural resources of the Rhine valley of St. Gallen are to be connected and secured in the long term.

Habitat network Rhine valley of St. Gallen

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Ecological services in agricultural landscapes
Species richness has continuously declined in the wide agricultural landscape of the St. Galler Rheintal. By means of co ...

Ecological services in agricultural landscapes

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Cultural landscape Weidist
How can the value of semi-open landscapes rich in trees be preserved and improved for the redstart? A case study in the ...

Cultural landscape Weidist

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Habitat network Wauwilermoos
Since 1995, the plain of Wauwil is being ecologically enhanced under the expert guidance of the Swiss Ornithological Ins ...

Habitat network Wauwilermoos

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Promoting birds in vineyards
Vineyards must once again become a refuge for threatened bird species – both for breeding birds and winter visitors. The ...

Promoting birds in vineyards

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Agricultural landscapes and birds (in the Engadin)
Over the last years, agricultural intensification has also occurred in the lower Engadin, an alpine valley long known fo ...

Agricultural landscapes and birds (in the Engadin)

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The White-backed Woodpecker in managed forests
The White-backed Woodpecker is considered a typical species of “primeval forests” and inhabits semi-natural forests with ...

The White-backed Woodpecker in managed forests

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