The return of the Siberian Tiger?
The tiger is simultaneously one of the most iconic, beloved and promoted but also one of the most threatened species
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Author: Jonas Sommer
New Wilderness Advocates for Germany
When you think of Germany, Wilderness is probably not the first thing that you think of. It is highly industrialized
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Indonesia wants to greenwash palm oil plantations
Indonesia is a megadiverse biodiversity hotspot. The over 17,000 islands that make up this archipelago in South-East Asia are home
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Trees create a cool summer in the city
With the climate crisis literally heating up, a crucial question is how we can keep ourselves cool. An important aspect
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End shark fin trade in the EU
Sharks are some of the most fascinating animals on this planet. They are not at all the people-eating monster that
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Austria cancels highway through nature reserve
While the climate crisis is worsening day by day, countries continue to build harmful infrastructure like highways. They increase the
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Wolves do not spread African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever is a common virus that infects domestic pigs and wild boars. It is highly contagious and deadly
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Member states slam new EU forest strategy for 2030
Forests are possibly the most important ally in the fight against the climate and biodiversity crisis. They capture massive amounts
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Natura 2000 as a dynamic network
This is the first part of a two-part article. Read the second part to find out how Wilderness can be
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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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Natura 2000 as potential Wilderness
This is the second part of a two-part article. Read the first 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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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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