Switzerland Sites

Unmanaged natural forest near Weiach in northern Switzerland (460 m a.s.l.), with deadwood and natural vegetation dynamics preserved. 

Managed forest near Weiach in northern Switzerland (480 m a.s.l.), where deadwood is regularly removed. 

Restored wetland section in Altmatt, central Switzerland (900 m a.s.l.), with re-established wet conditions and wetland vegetation. 

Unrestored-drier wetland section in Altmatt (900 m a.s.l.). 

Biodynamic apple orchard under Demeter management near Rüfenach in northern Switzerland (385 m a.s.l.). 

More conventional apple orchard under Swiss ÖLN management near Rüfenach in northern Switzerland (380 m a.s.l.). 

Rewild grass section in Brunau Allmend park in Zurich (480 m a.s.l.), mown once a year. 

Regularly mown grass section in Brunau Allmend park in Zurich (480 m a.s.l.). 

Grazing pasture with trees in the Jura vaudois Regional Nature Park, western Switzerland (1310 m a.s.l.). 

Open grazing pasture without trees in the Jura vaudois Regional Nature Park, western Switzerland (1310 m a.s.l.).