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Networks

LTER

The LWF sites are part of the network of Long-Term Ecosystem Research (LTER) sites in the World and in Europe (LTER Europe). >> Swiss contact point: M. Schaub

ICP-Forests

With the Sanasilva and the LWF programme Switzerland contributes to the level I and II network of ICP-Forests under auspices of the UN-ECE Convention on Longe Range Air Pollution Effects. >> ICP-Forests Switzerland

ICP-Modelling and Mapping

The Sanasilva and the LWF programmes are a basis for the mapping of critical loads by ICP Modelling and Mapping. >> Swiss ICP M&M contact point: B. Achermann, BAFU.

ICP-Integrated Monitoring

The LWF programme and the national long-term observation of rivers (NADUF) contributed with data from the Alptal site to ICP Integrated Monitoring. >> Project description

GCOS

The LWF programme contributes with the monitoring of forest ecosystems in Switzerland to the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) initiated by WMO, UNESCO, UNEP, and the International Science Academy (ISCU) to fullfill the needs of the UNFCC. >> GCOS Switzerland