The Benefits of Wilderness
We are often asked what the benefits of Wilderness are, not only for biodiversity but for society in general. This process is
Continue readingWe are often asked what the benefits of Wilderness are, not only for biodiversity but for society in general. This process is
Continue readingWe may not be aware of them, but we use standards every day, in all aspects of our daily lives
Continue readingIt is already 11 years when a small group of Wilderness lovers set up the European Wilderness Society. Let’s look
Continue readingWilderness is widely communicated throughout human society. We also agreed that it offers many benefits that are already well known
Continue readingWetlands, often overlooked, hold immense value for ecosystems and societies. They provide wide spectrum of benefits. Beside they are home to
Continue readingThe word “wilderness” evokes images of untamed nature, unspoiled landscapes, and a sense of untouched beauty. It usually refers to
Continue readingSome butterflies species, including Parnassius apollo, have suffered several declines in population abundance. The result of that was a range
Continue readingFor over 2,000 years, the forest has been used by humans in many different ways. In his lecture, forest expert
Continue readingWhen you think of Germany, Wilderness is probably not the first thing that you think of. It is highly industrialized
Continue readingMarcia Bjornerud’s book ‘Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World’ is a geologist’s love letter to
Continue readingIn the middle of a climate emergency, we are constantly flooded with news on heatwaves, natural disasters and biodiversity losses.
Continue readingA small Himalayan kingdom is leading the way in environmental policies that truly protect wild spaces. Bhutan is a little
Continue readingMost people within Europe live in cities, meaning exposure to nature on a constant basis is not always a given.
Continue readingOne of Africa’s last great wildernesses stretches across Botswana and Namibia. Its complex ecosystems provide home and refuge to countless
Continue reading“Money makes the world go around.” A phrase we are all familiar with, and yet it is critically important to
Continue readingIf a book is titled ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’ and its subtitle is ‘What Do They Feel, How Do
Continue readingThis is the second part of a two-part article. Read the first part to find out how the present landscapes
Continue readingAfter a successful inaugural International Wilderness Week, it is our pleasure to announce the 23rd of October as World Wilderness
Continue readingThroughout the first International Wilderness Week, we have been exploring the essence, values and challenges of Wilderness. We are happy
Continue readingNowadays, there are many threats to the connectivity of landscapes. Despite the importance of connecting protected areas, that was outlined
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