The city: habitat for people, animals and plants

Authors:

Swiss Federal Institute WSL

Series:

WSL Magazine Diagonal 24/1

Publishing year:

2024

Amount:

36 Pages

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Swiss Federal Institute WSL (2024) The city: habitat for people, animals and plants WSL Magazine Diagonal, 24/1: 36 p.

Available languages:

German, English, French

Focus ¶

Urban areas can harbour many animal and plant species, and thus contribute to the conservation of biodiversity.

The government uses subsidies to support urban areas – sometimes endangering biodiversity in the process.

Urban trees are exposed to many dangers, not least invasive insects. WSL is investigating the role birds play in the fight against these pests.

A conversation about how the needs of both people and nature can be considered in urban areas.

It is no longer truly dark in Switzerland. WSL is researching how artificial light affects people and the environment.

Forests close to cities are extremely popular with people seeking respite. This is a challenge for foresters – and inspires them to be creative.