WSL, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research
WSL, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research
Location: Davos
Category: Environment, Physics
Affiliation: ETH Board
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Snow and Landscape Research WSL focusses on the use and protection of landscapes and habitats. Being a part of the ETH domain, the particular function of the research institute is to act as a bridge between pure theoretical science and the practical implementation of scientific findings. WSL research aims at finding ways to sustainably manage landscapes and forests for maximum benefit to people’s quality of life and to handle the natural hazards that typically occur in mountainous countries in the best possible ways for maximum protection at affordable costs. WSL research maintains an international top position and provides the fundamental knowledge for sustainable environmental policies in Switzerland.
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Happy research
The SLF is researching permafrost and snow in Bhutan at an altitude of over 5000 meters and, together with the local population, is developing measures to reduce climate-related risks in the mountains. The Swiss National Science Foundation is funding the Cryo-Spirit project.
Four of the most cited researchers at WSL
WSL ecologist Arthur Gessler has been added to the list of the world's most frequently cited scientists. Last year's WSL candidates are also listed again. The "Highly Cited Researchers" list, published by Clarivate Analytics, recognises researchers who have had a significant impact on their field by publishing several frequently cited papers in the last decade.
The spirit of the glacier
SLF PhD candidate Patricia Asemann writes about her work on the Silvretta glacier, melting ice, falling winds and pasta with pesto.
Snow or plant
Machine learning helps researchers to use weather stations to investigate the consequences of climate change for the growth of alpine vegetation.
Hidden interactions
Original article published in the Bündner Woche, August 28, 2024, p. Obere Strasse 22 7270 Davos Platz +41 81 410 60 80 info@academiaraetica.ch www.academiaraetica.ch Research in Graubünden Alpine
How forest trees defy extreme heatwaves
Extreme heatwaves are on the rise. When do they become critical for forest trees? In the hot summer of 2023, a research team led by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) investigated this in Switzerland, southern France and Spain.
New director
At the request of the ETH Board, the Federal Council has appointed Rolf Holderegger as the new Director of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL. The biologist will take office on 1 October, 2024.
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