Analyses of BDM data show that typical mountain plants have been extending their ranges to even higher altitudes. Generally speaking, heat-loving vascular plant species are moving into regions that used to be too cold for them.
Status: März 2012
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The amounts of airborne nitrogen deposited nationwide surpass the critical load of affected habitats on roughly 58% of Switzerland’s expanse. There is close congruence between the distribution patterns of nitrogen deposits and mean nutrient indicator values of the vegetation.
Status: December 2011
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Switzerland takes particular responsibility for species whose ranges are largely located in this country. As shown by an analysis of data gathered by Biodiversity Monitoring Switzerland (BDM), such species are primarily found in the Alps.
Status: October 2011
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An analysis based on BDM data reveals expected changes in Switzerland’s butterfly species diversity if temperatures actually were to rise 2°C by 2050 as forecasted. The status report on “The State of Biodiversity in Switzerland” summarizes findings by Biodiversity Monitoring Switzerland after five years of surveying.
Status: May 2006.
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Based on eight years of intensive research, BDM presents its second detailed report on biodiversity in Switzerland. With data from the second nationwide survey now available, the report also states initial species diversity trends. Stand: Mai 2009
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In the brochure you will find the most important information about the BDM in easy-to-understand language.
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This document, which accompanies the brochure, provides specific information about how a field survey is carried out.
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The publication "Zustand der Biodiversität in der Schweiz" summarizes the findings of Swiss Biodiversity Monitoring after five years of data collection. Stand: Mai 2006
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In the status report (No. 342 in the SAEFL environmental series) you will find comprehensive information on the BDM, including a detailed description of all the indicators. Current status: January 2002.
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«Am Puls der Natur» (publication not available in English) summarizes information published until 2003, particularly the intermediate report published by the Federal Office for the Environment and the program’s website. Status: October 2003
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