Reforestation of mountain slope in Davos

    Solution ID
    Description of solution
    Summary (Challenges; Objectives)

    Reforestation of slope near Davos to limit snow avalanches

    Success factors / lessons learnt

    Before 1975, > 30 snow avalanches were released on average per year at Stillberg in Davos (Switzerland) . Some 35 years after the reforestation of the slope, hardly any avalanche has been observed any more

    Location Latitude
    46.7727000000
    Location Longitude
    9.8672600000
    Comment on location

    Stillberg in Davos, Switzerland

    Keywords
    Ecosystem (s) impacted
    Alpine
    Hazard(s) concerned
    Snow avalanche
    Other challenges
    Ecosystem restoration
    Activity
    Are there jobs created in the nature-based sector?
    Don't know
    Are there new employments in tourism sector, sport activities or recreational activites ?
    Don't know
    Are there new activities in the tourism sector , sport activities or recreational activites?
    Don't know
    International classification
    Sustainable development goals addressed
    SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
    Sendai Frameword priorities addressed
    Priority 3. Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
    Others
    Is it possible to transpose this action in a different context?
    Yes, it is easily transposable
    Risk reduction
    Hazard
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    Exposure
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    Vulnerability
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    Feasibility
    Technical Feasibility
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    Economic Feasibility
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    Environment
    Water
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    Soil
    NA
    Vegetation
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    Landscape
    NA
    Biodiversity
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    Society
    Quality of Life
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    Community involvement
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    Landscape Heritage
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    Economy
    Revitalization
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    Local Economy
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