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21-618: [REDACTED] Look up WSL in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. WSL may refer to: Computing [ edit ] Wide-spectrum language , a kind of programming language Windows Subsystem for Linux , a part of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 which allows the installation of Linux distributions. Organisations [ edit ] Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research ( Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft , WSL) White Star Line ,

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126-666: The 1980s led to important environmental policy measures and increased research. In 1989, the SLF became part of the WSL, creating today's Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research. WSL is part of the ETH Domain, which comprises the two Federal Institutes of Technology in Zurich ( ETH Zurich ) and Lausanne ( EPFL ), the four research institutes, the Paul Scherrer Institute ( PSI ),

147-623: The International Union of Forest Research Organisations ( IUFRO ), which is now the most important global network of forest scientists. Under the direction of Arnold Engler, hydrological gauging stations were set up in 1903, demonstrating the positive impact of forests on floods, but also their limited effectiveness. In 1917, three years after the founding of the Swiss National Park , the Grisons botanist Josias Braun-Blanquet established

168-735: The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research ( Empa ) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology ( Eawag ). With its numerous locations, the ETH Domain is firmly anchored in the regions. WSL continued to expand its regional presence in order to promote local synergies and intensify dialogue with practitioners. New locations were opened in Lausanne , Bellinzona and Sion . Close links between research and practice and cooperation with international partners are still key elements today. In 1996,

189-475: The area of forests, WSL investigates the influence of climate change , pollutants and disturbances such as forest fires on forest ecosystems. In biodiversity, it focusses on species diversity, ecological interactions and invasive species in order to monitor and promote biodiversity. Landscape research develops the basis for sustainable land use and landscape planning. In the area of natural hazards, WSL researches avalanches, floods and forest fires in order to protect

210-636: The end of 2024, WSL employed approximately 650 people. In addition to its headquarters in Birmensdorf and the SLF in Davos , it has operated branch offices in Lausanne and Cadenazzo since 1991 and in Sion since 1996. WSL forms part of the research institutes of the ETH Domain . Their remit is as follows: WSL is active in sustainable spatial development, in particular development in mountain areas and urban centres, in

231-546: The first permanent plots to observe vegetation development. Over time, WSL botanists expanded and analysed this network. In the 1930s, the Avalanche Research Commission was established with the objective of promoting the construction of a snow laboratory on the Weissfluhjoch (2693 meters, 8835 ft) and the investigation of snow structure. In 1942, the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF)

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252-421: The following specialist areas: In addition to its research mandate, WSL has four tasks assigned to it by the federal government: To fulfil its remit, WSL has defined five core topics that describe its long-term field of activity, as well as four development priorities for the years up to 2035. WSL concentrates on five central research areas: Forest, Biodiversity, Landscape, Natural Hazards and Snow and Ice. In

273-549: The 💕 [REDACTED] Look up WSL in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. WSL may refer to: Computing [ edit ] Wide-spectrum language , a kind of programming language Windows Subsystem for Linux , a part of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 which allows the installation of Linux distributions. Organisations [ edit ] Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research ( Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft , WSL) White Star Line ,

294-789: The newly constructed institute building on the Flüelastrasse in Davos Dorf became the headquarters of the SLF. The former institute building on the Weissfluhjoch is still available for research purposes. The SLF began to build up the Intercantonal Measuring and Information System IMIS, a network of snow and wind measuring stations. In 2002, researchers at the SLF launched the Intercantonal Early Warning and Crisis Information System IFKIS for avalanche warning services. In 2010,

315-813: The population. Studies on snow and ice analyse the effects of climate change on water resources and winter tourism. The WSL Strategy 2035 is founded on four overarching development priorities that build on the existing core themes. The consequences of global change, sustainable urbanisation, environmental governance and multifunctional landscapes and ecosystems will be the focus of our research. We will develop strategies for mitigating and adapting to global change and research urban spaces for environmentally compatible and socially inclusive cities. WSL promotes research on environmental governance in order to improve decision-making processes and policy implementation. We will identify synergies in landscapes and ecosystems to minimise trade-offs between different functions and uses. The WSL

336-659: The solution of significant forest meteorological issues. Initially, the focus was on the restoration and protection of the heavily overexploited Swiss forest. On 1 January 1888, three unused rooms in the attic of the Agricultural and Forestry Building [of the Polytechnic] were provisionally converted into workrooms. In 1889, the Central Institute moved into the Physics building. It mainly carried out growth analyses. Philipp Flury,

357-578: The technical assistant at the time, began to set up a network of crop trials. By the turn of the century, this included 460 plots. In 1888, the Institute leased an area of 1 hectare in Adlisberg from the Zurich City Forestry Department to establish an experimental garden, which remained in use until 1952. In 1892, the Central Institute, together with partners from Germany and Austria, founded

378-443: The title WSL . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WSL&oldid=1140924859 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages WSL From Misplaced Pages,

399-492: The title WSL . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WSL&oldid=1140924859 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research As of

420-531: Was established in 1885 as the Swiss Central Institute for Forestry Experimentation at the recommendation of Federal Forest Inspector Johann Wilhelm Coaz and ETH Professor Elias Landolt . It was renamed the Swiss Federal Institute for Forestry Experimentation (EAFV) in 1933. The Institute's objective is to provide a comprehensive and reliable scientific basis for forestry, through experimental, investigative and observational activities, and to contribute to

441-527: Was founded and assumed responsibility for avalanche warning. As winter sports and electrification grew in importance, avalanches and snow became central research topics. Since 1997/98, the SLF has been responsible for producing a national Avalanche Bulletin twice a day during the winter. After the Second World War, WSL expanded its research to include topics such as air pollution, landscape research and biodiversity. The intense debate on forest dieback in

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