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Forest 09.02.2021
Bark beetle infestation remains very high
Bark beetle infestation remains very high

Bark beetles destroyed more than 1.4 million m3 of spruce wood in 2020. Beetle infestation is expected to remain high in 2021. (in German)

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Photo: Reinhard Lässig / WSL
 
Biodiversity, Forest 26.01.2021
Promoting biodiversity in forests: it can be done!
Promoting biodiversity in forests: it can be done!

A high level of biodiversity is important for forest management. The more diverse a forest is, the better it can cope with external influences.

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The very rare (20-30 breeding pairs) white-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) (Image: Simon Niederbacher)
 
Biodiversity, Forest 18.01.2021
Climate change could spell trouble for Swiss stone pine
Climate change could spell trouble for Swiss stone pine

The Swiss stone pine may be unable to adapt fast enough to climate change, a genetic study finds, and could become locally extinct.

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Forest 07.01.2021
Swiss forests are unusual in Europe
Swiss forests are unusual in Europe

The new State of Europe's Forests 2020 report, featuring WSL data, highlights the many distinctive aspects of Swiss forests.

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Institutional
11.02.2021

I am a researcher because…

February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We asked WSL female researchers why they chose their profession.

Institutional
12.01.2021

WSL ecologist Charlotte Grossiord wins scholarship

The Sandoz Family Foundation Programme for Academic Promotion has awarded Charlotte Grossiord at EPFL and WSL a two-year renewable grant.

Snow and avalanches
23.12.2020

Snowshoeing – Watch out for avalanches!

Snowshoeing is becoming more and more popular, but the same rule applies as with other winter sports: beware of avalanches.

Institutional
22.12.2020

Research on forest tree genetics awarded prize

The GenTree project on the genetic resources of forest trees, in which WSL was involved, has received the "Etoiles de l'Europe" award.

Research
21.12.2020
Net barriers against debris flows in the Illgraben (VS)

Net barriers provide protection against natural hazards

In many cases, nets offer a viable alternative to concrete structures as protection against natural hazards, indicates a new publication.

Snow and avalanches
16.12.2020

Our avalanche forecasters introduce themselves

Who is behind the avalanche bulletin and what do avalanche forecasters do in summer? In the video interview, three of them give exciting insights.

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9. March 2021 9 March 2021

Vom Sinn und Zweck biologischer Vielfalt: Wie IPBES die Diskussion über utilitäre Naturschutzgründe erweitert

Bringen ökonomische Argumente den Naturschutz wirksam voran, oder müsste der Eigenwert der Natur wieder stärker in den Mittelpunkt rücken? Zu dieser…

13. April 2021 13 April 2021

Klimaanpassung und Vulnerabilität in urbanen Räumen – Methoden, Befunde und Strategien

Anpassungsstrategien gegenüber Hitzestress und Starkregen gewinnen zunehmend an Bedeutung in der Stadtentwicklung und im Bereich des…

20. to 22. April 2021 20 to 22 April 2021

From Plans to Land Change: Dynamics of Urban Regions

This international conference aims to bring together the community of scholars working on planning evaluation and urban modelling.

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