Book «Wein und Natur»
Order this new book now | 17 scientific points of view on the subject! From biodynamics to hybrid vines and the fauna in the vineyards... This book offers an overview of knowledge and field experience in Valais.
Reusable cup rental
Thanks to the use of reusable tableware, mountains of waste are reduced at events, energy is saved and resources are conserved. Whether for aperitifs, parties or other events, the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park and its partners offer the rental of up to 2000 reusable cups.
News
Recertification of the gravel works in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park
On October 7, the three gravel works in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park renewed their certificate from the Nature & Economy Foundation. In collaboration with various nature specialists, the gravel works Holcim Praz SA, Volken Beton AG and Theler KWB Susten AG have been implementing measures to promote b...
Natural landscaping - free advice
Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers around the house is a trend. This not only shows that the residents of the house are proud of what is native, but also does something good for themselves and many organisms. The planted areas heat up less in summer, absorb water better and are important sour...
Tourist staging concept "Light and shadow"
The municipalities of Turtmann-Unterems, Agarn and Oberems have jointly developed a tourism staging concept with the support of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park. Over the next few years, this concept will form the basis for the gradual and decentralized implementation of experience offers at various loca...
Animal landscape conservation: grazing in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park
For over 10 years, the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park has ensured extensive grazing of the valuable inner-Alpine rocky steppes around the Feschel Gorge near Leuk in the canton of Valais. From a faunistic and floristic point of view, this area, partly protected dry meadows and pastures TWW, is unique. From ...
Cancellation Tavolata 2022
Due to the unstable weather forecast for the coming weekend, the OC has come to the conclusion to cancel the planned Tavolata with a heavy heart. There will be no first event this year. Make a note of August 26, 2023, the date of the next Tavolata.
Registered participants have been informed by em...
News from the team
At the beginning of August, the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park welcomed two new employees. Emilie Berberat is working as a maternity replacement in the "Nature and Landscape" team until the end of 2023. She studied environmental science at ETH Zurich.
Jonathan Gaspoz is completing his civilian service at ...
New boards in Albinen
This year, with the support of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park office, the municipality of Albinen has set up modern information boards at two locations in the village.
At the "Zer Sagu" parking lot, Albinen presents itself as part of the nature park and shows how the municipality reconciles heritage...
Day of the Good Deed
On this year's "Day of Good Deeds", Coop customers donated CHF 4000 each to the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park and the Binntal Landscape Park. In the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, the money will go towards nature projects and school gardens.
Sun instead of diesel on alps in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park
Technically feasible, financially viable and operationally implementable? Replacing climate-damaging, noisy and smelly diesel generators on remote (alpine) farms with renewable energy systems is certainly possible. However, which solution is actually feasible depends on various factors and framework...
Renewal of the park label 2023 - 2032
Since 2013, Pfyn-Finges Nature Park has carried the park label «Regional Nature Park of National Importance» due to its outstanding landscapes and nature. Every 10 years, the park label is renewed through a retrospective evaluation and an application process. Based on the positive evaluation results...