bta first travel supports the ‘Wisent Thal’ biodiversity project

After evaluating various biodiversity projects in Switzerland, we decided to sponsor the ‘Wisent Thal’ project in Welschenrohr/SO.
The European bison is an animal that has been extinct in Central Europe for 1,000 years. The aim of the project in Welschenrohr is to evaluate how - or not - these impressive animals, some of which weigh up to a ton, can be reintroduced to the Swiss Jura. As part of the project, which started in 2017, the first animals were brought to the area two years ago, and the project is set to continue for a further eight years until the final results show whether such a relocation will be possible.
The Wisent Thal Nature Park can be visited 24/7 and admission is free.
Information on visiting the site can be found in the link here.