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Forest 22.10.2020
Too little water pressure slows down radial growth of a tree
Too little water pressure slows down radial growth of a tree

Lötschental study: When water is scarce, coniferous trees stop their wood growth despite the fact that they produce a lot of carbon.

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Overlooking the coniferous forests near Ferden in the Lötschental (canton of Valais)
 
Natural hazards 09.10.2020
Rockfall tests in realistic conditions
Rockfall tests in realistic conditions

The initial results of an Innosuisse project are now available as a WSL report.

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Forest 15.09.2020
Climate change: how much drought can beech trees endure?
Climate change: how much drought can beech trees endure?

Beech trees become stressed in dry summers – but not everywhere. If they find water reserves deep in the soil, their crown remains green.

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Biodiversity 10.09.2020
How wolf-killed carrion alters life in the soil
How wolf-killed carrion alters life in the soil

A diverse world of microbes thrives beneath ungulate carcasses. These carcasses enrich biodiversity, according to a WSL-led study.

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16.10.2020

Glaciers are retreating unabated

Data from Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS) shows: the volume of Swiss glaciers has continued to decline in summer 2020.

Research
08.10.2020

How volcanic eruptions shaped 2000 years of world history

Volcanoes have played a larger role in natural temperature variability than previously thought, indicates a new study with participation of the WSL.

Institutional
25.09.2020

SLF wins Albert Mountain Award

The SLF is recognised for its mountain services with an Albert Mountain Award.

Logbuch
02.09.2020
A happy Amy working on the ice. Photo: E.Salganik

The big melt

Amy Macfarlane, post-graduate student at SLF, postponed her scheduled return and experienced by the skin of her teeth how “her” ice floe transformed…

Services and products
20.08.2020

Natural hazards at a glance

The current situation of all natural hazards in Switzerland is shown on the newly revised federal portal www.natural-hazards.ch.

Institutional
18.08.2020

In memory of Konrad Steffen

The sympathy for the tragic death of our director is overwhelming. Here you can find an obituary and an online condolence book.

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9. to 10. November 2020 9 to 10 November 2020

How to balance forestry and biodiversity conservation? A view across Europe

the conference has to be adapted into a complete virtual event.

26. November 2020 26 November 2020

Forum für Wissen 2020: Biodiversität im Schweizer Wald

Schutz und Förderung der Biodiversität sind heute Bestandteile einer nachhaltig ausgerichteten, multifunktionalen Waldwirtschaft, die mit öffentlichen…

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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