Primary Forest Ticino

Many efforts are undertaken to cease the slow disapearance of primary forests throughout the alps. Here is a tranquille setting of original 'Selva' near the river Maggia in the canton Ticino. Even in dry summers this mountains stream carries refreshing cool water and turns into a violent torrent during the often occurring heavy thunderstorms. The abundance of maroon trees once played an important source of income in the lifes of many locals.