Lydia Pluess

Lydia Pluess is the Geschäftsführerin (Managing Director) of Naturpark Gantrisch, a position she has held since February 2021.1 Naturpark Gantrisch is a nature park located in Schwarzenburg, Bern, Switzerland.

Professional Background

Lydia Pluess has over a decade of experience in international development cooperation, with a focus on rural development and natural resource management. Her current role at Naturpark Gantrisch involves overseeing the park's operations and initiatives.

Achievements at Naturpark Gantrisch

Under Lydia Pluess's leadership, Naturpark Gantrisch has achieved several notable accomplishments:

1. Economic Impact: A study found that farms within the Nature Park Gantrisch have higher overall turnover per hectare compared to farms outside the park, indicating positive economic effects for local farmers.2

2. Dark Sky Park Designation: In March 2024, Naturpark Gantrisch became Switzerland's first certified Dark Sky Park, an achievement that Pluess and her team are particularly proud of.4

Professional Interests

Lydia Pluess has demonstrated interest in:

• Rural development
• Natural resource management
• Sustainable agriculture
• Partnerships in development cooperation3

Her role at Naturpark Gantrisch allows her to combine these interests while working towards the preservation and sustainable development of the natural landscape in the Gantrisch region.