Forests in focus

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A forest worker in central Switzerland piles up logs Keystone

The woods are also important for oxgen production Keystone

Forests, such as this one in the Swiss National Park, are a place of biodiversity Keystone

They are also a place of relaxation and leisure for humans Keystone

Wood from forests is used as a raw material Keystone

Flora and fauna of every kind can be found under the trees imagepoint

This forest at Le Col des Planches near Martigny offers a beautiful display of colour Keystone

Forests are also a place of work Keystone

Lakes can also be found in their midst, such as here in Valais Keystone

Forests can produce food - mushroom gathering is a popular pastime Keystone

Trees can also protect against avalanches Keystone

Forests play a role in filtering and producing drinking water Keystone

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2011 marks the UN International Year of Forests.

Forests cover just under a third of Switzerland. Coverage has been increasing over the past century and a half and continues to do so, especially in the Alps. Forests perform important functions, from providing wood and oxygen to offering a place of leisure. (Production: Rolf Amiet, swissinfo.ch, images: Keystone)