The story of “Billy” – the first U.S. Forest Service Ranger
The U.S. “Forest Reserves” were first set aside starting in 1891, under the General Land Office in the Department of
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Author: Jonas Sommer
Natura 2000 as potential Wilderness
This is the second part of a two-part article. Read last week´s part to find out how natural dynamics can
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Large carnivores do not need protected areas
Protected areas are one of the most important tools in nature conservation. Appropiately managed, they guarantee the survival of many
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Boundaries of human interventions
During the first International Wilderness Week, he did not only have over 80 presentations, but there were also plenty of
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Cultural landscapes of the past as Wilderness of tomorrow?
This is the second part of a two-part article. Read the first part to find out how the present landscapes
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How the first National Park introduced Wilderness to Germany
If you are searching for Wilderness in Europe, there is one kind of place to turn to first: National Parks.
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How ancient civilizations created cultural landscapes of today
This is the first part of a two-part article. Read the second part to find out how Wilderness can emerge
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Wild holidays to everyone!
In these last days of 2020, people in Europe and the rest of the world find themselves in various situations.
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New Wilderness volunteers wanted for 2021
From February 2021 on, the European Wilderness Society is looking for short- and long-term volunteers to join us in 2021
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Re-live the first International Wilderness Week
It has been almost two months since the first International Wilderness Week took place. This first-of-its-kind event gathered almost 100
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What does Wilderness mean to you?
During the International Wilderness Week, we have heard many stories, opinions and angles on Wilderness. It has once again proven
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International Day of Action on Forest Biomass Energy
We are taking part in an International Day of Action on Forest Biomass Energy on 24th November and need your
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Wilderness revival in Switzerland
Switzerland is naturally predestined for Wilderness. It is home to many of the highest and least accessible mountains in Europe.
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LIFEstockProtect has kicked off
LIFEstockProtect, the largest and most ambitious livestock protection project in the German-speaking region of the Alps, is off to a
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Deforestation in Europe increases
Forests cover roughly a third of our planet´s land and provide countless services to humanity. This is especially true in
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Investing in Wilderness pays off
For many, nature conservation is a charity cause. A nice-to-have, but secondary to ‘real’ issues like the economic situation. This
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What Does an Anti-Racist Wilderness Look Like?
The issue of racism and the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement have spread around the world within the last months. It
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Impressions from a primeval forest
Continuing our series about Wilderness research, today Yehor Yatsiuk tells us about his impressions from of the few remaining patches
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The climate crisis dries out Europe
Many countries around Europe, especially Central Europe, sound the alarm. Ground water levels and soil moisture are on a historic
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Iberian Wolf on its way to complete protection
Thanks to a special clause in the Habitat Directive, the wolf is not strictly protected in all of Spain as
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