Bern Convention

Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

The complaint outlines concerns related to negative impacts on habitats and protected species in the Emerald Network Belpau (CH0000028) in Switzerland, attributed to logging activities and forest exploitation.

In particular, it highlights that habitats that are likely to be affected, including inland water bodies (N06) and deciduous forests (N16), representing 16% and 53% of the site's area, respectively. The lack of detailed data on species in the Emerald Network Belpau site creates uncertainty about the precise impact on wildlife. It questions the lack of a management and monitoring plan for the Emerald Network site and denounces the responsibility delegated to the cantons by the Swiss government for the management of these sites, alleging an inconsistency with the commitments made under the Bern Convention.

 Key Timeline

• 2023 - Case registration

 Other countries possibly concerned

• N/A

 Other international organisations involved

• N/A

 Documents

Complaint form

Regular reports to the Bureau and/or Standing Committee

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