Restoring natural habitats for flora and fauna

Things don’t look good for biodiversity in Switzerland. Many animals and plant species lack habitats, since they are broken up by residential areas and roads. The Swiss cabinet has now agreed on an action plan. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

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