Regenerative Landscapes – Wallis

Transforming land with native plants, habitat restoration, and regenerative design.

Location:

Wallis, Switzerland

Date:

2024

Elevation:

700-1000m a.s.l.

Environment:

Rural

Revitalizing Land Through Native Plantings & Habitat Restoration

Native wild hedges, pollinator meadows, and layered vegetation restore habitats, supporting birds, insects, and small mammals.

Rock piles, deadwood zones, and log hedges create shelter for reptiles, fungi, and decomposers, strengthening biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.

These interventions establish self-sustaining food webs, reducing ecological imbalance and promoting long-term regeneration.

Soil Regeneration & Microbial Networks

Healthy soil fuels regeneration. Mycorrhizal fungi inoculation enhances root symbiosis, increasing nutrient cycling and water retention.

Mulching and organic matter reduce erosion, support soil organisms, and improve carbon sequestration. Deep ripping breaks compaction, restoring infiltration and aeration.

Nitrogen-fixing plants and biomass accumulators build fertility, fostering a self-sustaining, fungal-dominated soil system.

Structural Habitat Creation & Wildlife Corridors

Diverse habitat structures enhance ecosystem resilience.

Deadwood hedges provide shelter for insects, fungi, and small mammals, while rock piles and sandy areas support reptiles and ground-nesting species.

Layered vegetation mimics natural forest edges, offering nesting sites and year-round food sources. These interconnected habitats form wildlife corridors, strengthening biodiversity networks.

Self-Sustaining Ecosystems & Trophic Networks

Balanced food webs ensure ecosystem resilience. Diverse vegetation layers provide shelter and foraging resources for predators, pollinators, and decomposers.

Fallen wood, decomposing leaves, and fungal networks enhance nutrient cycling, supporting soil regeneration.

Functional biodiversity strengthens natural pest control and seed dispersal, reducing reliance on human intervention and fostering long-term ecological stability.

Regenerative Approach & Long-Term Vision

This work prioritizes ecosystem self-sufficiency, restoring natural cycles through strategic habitat creation, soil regeneration, and biodiversity enrichment.

By working with successional processes and fostering resilient food webs, we establish landscapes that function without external inputs.

The goal is to transform degraded areas into self-sustaining ecosystems, demonstrating replicable models for ecological regeneration.