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Research in Economic valuation of nature, forest and landscape

The work of WSL`s research unit “Economics and Social Sciences” investigates the following research themes:.

Measures and strategies to realize the economic value of nature and landscapes.

Regional potential of sustainable agriculture and forestry on cultural heritage landscapes.

Economic valuation of cultural and environmental goods and services provided by nature, forests and (heritage) landscape.

Economic investigation of the effects of nature-oriented tourism and other economic activities on added value and employment.

Economic and societal effects of parks and other protected areas.

Societal attitudes towards measures to valorize nature and landscapes.

Ongoing projects (4)

An Economic Analysis of Swiss Wood Markets

In this project, researchers analyse the workings of the Swiss wood markets on the basis of case studies and explain them with the help of economic theories. The results will be used to develop an agent-based model. This should make it possible to develop scenarios for future wood availability and present options for influencing it through economic instruments.

Available languages: German English French

Die Energielandschaft am Grimsel aus der Sicht der Touristen

Die Studie untersucht, wie die Touristen im Grimselgebiet die Landschaft wahrnehmen und beurteilen. Ausserdem wird untersucht, welche künftige Entwicklung der Grimsellandschaft (u.a. Erweiterung der Kraftwerksanlagen) von den Touristen akzeptiert werden würde. Für die Analyse werden Werthaltungen, soziodemographische Merkmale und Besuchercharakteristiken berücksichtigt.

Available languages: German

Governance of forest recreation

In the last decade the recreation function of forests has gained importance. The research project reviews from a governance perspective, which stakeholders, institutions (rules and norms) and forms of coordination influence the management of forest recreation. Through this the governance of forest recreation structures and processes in the forests can be determined and the effectiveness can be assessed.

Available languages: German English

AlpFUTUR - The future of summer pastures in Switzerland

AlpFUTUR aims at identifying prospects regarding the use of the Swiss alpine pasturing area in the short and medium term (10 to 40 years).

Available languages: German English French Italian

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