How are our forests faring in the face of climate change?

Step into the shoes of a forest manager! Simulate how typical Swiss forests might change over the coming decades under different climate scenarios. Which tree species will disappear, and which will thrive?

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What will Swiss forests look like in 50 or 100 years? Climate change is dramatically altering the conditions under which trees grow. Increasing heat and drought are putting some species under pressure, while others may benefit from the changing environment.

At our booth, you take control. Step into the role of a forest manager and try out our ForClim app. Choose a climate scenario – from moderate to hot and dry – and watch on screen how a typical forest ecosystem develops over the decades. Which tree species die out? Which ones thrive?

Short videos provide additional insights into the results and show how researchers use forest models to better understand the impacts of climate change and help make the forests of tomorrow more climate resilient. Experience first-hand how data-driven models can help us explore the future of our forests.

Find out more about the project behind this exhibit:

The NCCS-Impacts project is funded by the National Centre for Climate Services (NCCS) through the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss.

Other events relating to forests at Scientifica:

Booth: Building with tomorrow’s wood