Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next 22.09.2021 Capturing a forest’s invisible stress Researchers use spectral data from drone photos to reveal the health condition of trees. 16.09.2021 Zurich home to some rare species New biodiversity maps of Zurich show a high level of biodiversity, with many animal species even resident in the city centre. 09.09.2021 New forest midpoint The forest midpoint shifts. WSL Director Beate Jessel and FOEN Deputy Director Paul Steffen buried a document at the new location. 31.08.2021 Research in the Arctic: accurate climate forecasts require precise snow data To study types of snow and thus improve climate models, SLF snow researchers were on a polar expedition. Read more in the new DIAGONAL. 26.08.2021 New online maps show which trees can grow where Where can which tree species thrive in forests? A WSL team has created maps showing the distribution of woody plants throughout Switzerland. 11.08.2021 Environmental Report 2018–2020 How does WSL deal with resources, how large is its CO2 footprint? The Environmental Report 20182020 explains it in detail. 15.07.2021 Käfer, Pilzkrankheiten und Wildschäden belasten die Wälder Borkenkäfer, eingeschleppte Pilze und Wildverbiss: Der Waldschutzüberblick 2020 informiert über die Herausforderungen für Schweizer Wälder. 07.07.2021 WSL spin-off with drone-borne soil moisture sensor TerraRadTech brings a breakthrough water detection device to agriculture and environmental monitoring. 03.07.2021 Schwyz forest reserve on its way to becoming primeval forest The Bödmerenwald near Muotathal has seen a significant increase in wood volume, dead wood and small habitats for insects and fungi. 30.06.2021 Eruption of the Laacher See volcano redated Predating the eruption by 126 years provides crucial insights into climate variations at the end of the last ice age. 20.06.2021 Why trees grow at night Trees grow mainly at night, because dry air inhibits cell growth in day time, even in moist soil conditions, a new WSL study found out. 26.05.2021 New video: "Pressured to transpire" What is Vapor Pressure Deficit and why does it matter for forests? A SwissForestLab video presents high-end research in this field. 17.05.2021 New book and app: explore research sites while hiking WSL's first hiking guide allows users to discover Valais on foot while learning about research into forests, climate history and avalanches. 29.04.2021 Global glacier retreat has accelerated An international research team including scientists from WSL has shown that almost all the world’s glaciers are becoming thinner. 20.04.2021 Prestigious awards Two early career researchers at WSL win Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions grants in the fields of natural hazards and sustainable development. 08.04.2021 Some like it cold Tree buds emerge from dormancy when they have been exposed to cool temperatures for a certain time. 06.04.2021 Zurich home to many bats thanks to connected green areas Due to its network of green spaces, Zurich has more bats living in it than other European cities, according to a new WSL-led study. 24.03.2021 Annual report 2020 of WSL In a difficult year, WSL launched major interdisciplinary initiatives with partner organizations and published more than ever. 18.03.2021 International Day of Forests How well does European beech tolerate summer droughts? New short film on a current forest research project. 18.03.2021 Summer School on Long-term Forest Monitoring "Forest Functioning under Air Pollution and Climate Change", August 2021 in Davos: enrollment open for PhD, Postdocs and MSc in their last year. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next