| 1997 |
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Cantonal resolution on protection of the region |
| 1998 |
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Declaration of intent of the "Pfyn-Finges municipalities" of Sierre, Salgesch, Varen and Leuk |
| 1999 |
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Baseline report of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich |
| 2000 |
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Founding of the "Pfyn-Finges Residential and Recreational Area Association" (LER Pfyn-Finges)
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| 2001 |
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Appointment of 3 "guide-wardens" |
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Commencement of the first "Regio Plus" project (creation of cantonal nature park) |
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Creation of a wide range of tourist facilities and services |
| 2003 |
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Presentation of the second "Regio Plus" project to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) (for recognition as a park of national significance) |
2004
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Cantonal government approves the tourism development proposal drawn up by LER |
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Submission of the second "Regio Plus" application to SECO |
| 2005 |
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The parliament of the canton of Valais recognizes the first Valais nature park of Pfyn-Finges and thereby finalizes the first "Regio Plus" project |
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Opening of the Bhutan bridge |
| 2006 |
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Information provided to all potential nature park municipalities on the second "Regio Plus" project |
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Drawing up of feasibility study for the Regional Nature Park |
2007
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Opening of the Nature and Landscape Centre |
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Commencement of the project planning phase with the creation of project groups comprised of representatives of the interested municipalities and decision-making about strategy and further courses of action |
| 2008 |
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Setting up of working groups |
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Elaboration of main projects and completion of candidature dossier |
| 2009 |
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9 January: submission of the candidature dossier for the Pfyn-Finges Regional Nature Park to the federal authorities and with that the commencement of the set-up phase |
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27 August: recognition as a candidate for a regional nature park of national significance |
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