Jeanne Schütz
Master in conservation
jeanne.schutz@unine.ch
Interests
With a Bachelor’s degree in biology and ethnology and a CFC with a commercial diploma, I decided to continue my interdisciplinary training with the new Master’s degree in biodiversity conservation in Neuchâtel. In the summer of 2024, I did an internship in a consulting firm in the Bernese Jura. This office specializes in the management of wetlands. This experience gave me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of these biotopes and their associated forests. Whether it’s organizing small events, maintaining marshes or helping to rescue fawns and amphibians, I like to get actively involved in preserving biodiversity. That’s why, for several years now, I’ve been involved in a number of associations in my region.
Master’s project
I am currently researching the ecological assessment of the Chaux-des-Breuleux peat bog, a peatland of national importance, using hoverflies (Diptera) as bioindicators. With around 453 species in Switzerland, these disturbance-sensitive insects occupy a wide variety of habitats and can therefore be used as bioindicators. The Syrph the Net (StN) method compares species theoretically present in an undisturbed habitat with those actually observed in the field. This approach makes it possible to assess the ecological integrity of a site by providing a functional diagnosis. The results provide a cross-sectional and detailed view of the state of conservation. The aim of the research is to provide data on the biodiversity of the La Chaux peat bog and to compare the different parts of the bog (parts restored at different times). This research will provide a good idea of the diversity of insects on this site, offering useful information for its long-term management and conservation.
