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Drought: How Climate Change Is Affecting Switzerland's Forests
Drought is one of the biggest challenges facing Swiss forests. Climate change is leading to an increase in heat waves and prolonged dry spells.
The consequences are clearly visible: Trees are experiencing water stress, growing more slowly, and becoming more susceptible to pests such as bark beetles, as well as to diseases and wildfires, as is currently the case above Locarno in Ticino.
"Bun enfin miserabel" Bertilla Giossi wins Schutzwaldpreis Helvetia 2026
In March, the Alpine Forestry Association ARGE once again honored the best projects relating to the protection forest. Bertilla Giossi won the award in the Press Relations category with her film "Bun enfin miserabel - i stan dal guaud grischun".
"Good to bad - the state of the Grisons forest" is the title of Bertilla Giossi's film, which was produced by RTR Cuntrasts. In the film, she takes viewers into the forest and lets them experience what happens if the protective forest is left to its own devices for too long.
NO to the amendment of the Civilian Service Act on June 14, 2026
The civilian service association Civiva has launched a referendum against the planned tightening of the Civilian Service Act, which has been successful. The debate not only concerns the future of civilian service - it also affects those areas in which those performing civilian service do indispensable work today.
More than just forest fire danger!
Great damage caused by fire
Volunteers needed for the protection of the mountain forest
The Bergwaldprojekt is looking for committed volunteers who would like to actively contribute to the preservation of the mountain forest during project weeks. Every year, the Bergwaldprojekt organizes around 180 assignments at over 50 locations in Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Montafon. Volunteers are invited to actively participate in measures to promote biodiversity, sustainable maintenance and stabilization of the mountain forest under expert guidance.
The mountain forest: indispensable and under threat
Annual program 2026: Working together - for the mountain forest of tomorrow!
In view of the growing challenges posed by climate change and rising social expectations, the need for careful forest maintenance is growing - and with it the importance of every hour of volunteer work. Because our task is more urgent than ever, we are looking ahead and presenting our 2026 annual program just in time for Volunteer Day.
If you would also like to get involved in preserving our mountain forests, we look forward to your registration!
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