The Loèche Forest Fire: A Chance for Nature

Description

Large forest fires are quite rare in Switzerland. The Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape (WSL) has conducted in-depth research in the areas affected by forest fires over the past 20 years. It has documented how nature has gradually reclaimed these territories. It is particularly interesting to note that many rare or very ancient plants have started to spread again, such as the 'spinach-strawberry'. An increase in the number of insect species threatened with extinction, such as wild bees, has also been observed. During this evening, you will receive firsthand information from Dr. Daniel Scherrer of WSL. He will present the exciting results of the research conducted over the past 20 years and look to the future: which forest will regrow above Loèche? Access: you can easily reach the event location (Sosta Susten) with RegionAlps. Suggested reading on the area affected by the Leuk forest fires: 'Wandern, wo andere forschen' (Hiking where others research), available at the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park office in Salgesch. At the end of the lecture, we will offer you a small aperitif (ending around 8:45 pm). The lecture will be conducted in German. Entry is free. No registration is required. | The lecture will take place at the SOSTA foyer (Bahnhofstrasse, 3952 Susten). You can easily reach the event location with RegionAlps.
Station: Leuk
Parking: Leuk station Note: This text has been translated by an automatic translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• Lecture by Dr. Daniel Scherrer from WSL
• Discover the results of 20 years of research
• Easy access with RegionAlps

General Information

The lecture addresses the impact of the Loèche forest fire on nature and the regeneration of ecosystems. It will be held at the SOSTA Kulturzentrum and is free, with no registration required.

Location

Bahnhofstrasse 10, 3952 Susten, Switzerland

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