Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL

Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL is a research institution for forests, snow, and landscape in Switzerland. With a workforce of around 600 employees, the institution focuses on the use, design, and protection of natural and urban habitats. It provides insights and solutions for responsible human utilization of landscapes and forests, as well as the management of natural hazards, particularly in mountainous regions. As part of the ETH domain, WSL holds a prominent position in international research in these areas, contributing to Switzerland's sustainable environmental policy. Established in 1885, WSL emphasizes the regional context of Switzerland. It manages over six thousand research plots, including extensive facilities for studying avalanches, rockfalls, and debris flows, as well as experiments on the impact of climate change on forests. The institution also investigates areas affected by natural events like storms or wildfires. With its headquarters in Birmensdorf and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, WSL has additional branches in Lausanne, Bellinzona, and Sitten to foster local synergies and engage with practical applications of the research findings. As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding the last investment or the involved investors for WSL. However, given its long-standing reputation and significant contribution to environmental research, it may attract interest from investors looking to support sustainable initiatives in the future.