Research
08.09.2023
Early autumn colours in Swiss forests – what is happening?
Early autumn colours in Swiss forests – what is happening?
In many low-lying regions or at sun-exposed places in Switzerland, trees have put on their autumn colors already in late August – much too early. WSL researchers explain the underlying factors.
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Research
07.08.2023
Soils are the most species-rich habitats on earth
Soils are the most species-rich habitats on earth
A study shows that two thirds of the world's biodiversity lives in the soils. These are under pressure from climate change and land use.
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Research
02.08.2023
It has never been this warm in the past 1200 years
It has never been this warm in the past 1200 years
The Medieval warm phase was cooler than thought and the current warming is unprecedented in the past 1200 years. This is shown by a new WSL study.
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Research
05.07.2023
Some ash trees resist both fungi and beetles
Some ash trees resist both fungi and beetles
Ash trees that are resistant to ash dieback are also better able to withstand an invasive beetle. This is shown by a WSL study.
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