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Biodiversity, Forest 16.10.2018
The invasive Japanese beetle is approaching the Swiss border
The invasive Japanese beetle is approaching the Swiss border

The Japanese beetle, which is native to Asia, is heading for Switzerland. The invasive species has already established near Milan.

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Biodiversity 26.09.2018
New, taller plant species populate the Arctic
New, taller plant species populate the Arctic

The warmer climate in the Arctic tundra is changing the species composition, as shown by a study involving the SLF and WSL.

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Forest, Biodiversity 13.09.2018
Knowledge about ozone has been decreasing for 15 years
Knowledge about ozone has been decreasing for 15 years

Despite the widespread availability of information on the Internet, the general public's knowledge about ozone has fallen off in recent years.

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Biodiversity 10.09.2018
Invertebrates keep ecosystems running
Invertebrates keep ecosystems running

A WSL study published in Nature Communications shows that ecosystems become unstable without herbivores.

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04.10.2018

Water waves in the gravel pit: Minimizing the risk for reservoirs

Rockfalls and avalanches sliding in glacial lakes could overflow dams or even damage them. A field test by ETH and WSL in Bülach.

Institutional
01.10.2018

New book: How are the Swiss moors doing?

The book "Moore der Schweiz" (German) presents the development of moors in Switzerland and their research. Includes many case studies.

Institutional
27.09.2018

Distinction: Biodiversity in Ticino vineyards

The Int. Org. of Vine and Wine has honoured the work "Diversità dei vigneti della Svizzera italiana" by Marco Moretti (WSL). Congratulations!

Research
06.09.2018

Melting glaciers have a limited impact on Swiss hydropower production

A new study with the participation of WSL quantifies the effect of glacier retreat due to global warming on hydropower production

Institutional
05.09.2018
Oliver Thees receiving the KWF Medal at the 28th General Meeting of the German Board of Trustees for Forestry Work and Technology from KWF Chairman Robert Morigl.

Commitment to forestry and forest technology honoured with an award

The Kuratorium für Waldarbeit und Forsttechnik honours Oliver Thees from WSL for his significant contribution towards making forestry more efficient.

Research
15.08.2018

Researchers unravel the age of fine tree roots

Fine tree roots get far less old than previously assumed, as demonstrated by tree ring analyses in a study published in Nature Communications.

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30. October 2018 30 October 2018

Response of temperate European ecosystems to drought

Climate models project that precipitation patterns in Europe will change, with reduced precipitation in the summer months.

7. November 2018 7 November 2018

Waldschutz-Symposium

Ziel des Symposiums ist es, Leute zusammenzubringen, die sich mit dem Schutz des Waldes vor schädlichen Tieren und Mikroorganismen befassen.

16. November 2018 16 November 2018

Fernerkundung und Wald - Update Grundlagen und Werkzeuge

Der Kurs gibt einen Überblick über die Grundlagen der Fernerkundung und stellt Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre vor.

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