The Effect of Climate Change on the Apollo butterfly
This article is the second in a two-part, scientifically-based series on Parnassius apollo by Maureen Nieuwschepen Worldwide climate change effects
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Author: Maureen Nieuwschepen
LIFE Apollo2020 Partner Meeting & Monitoring Visit in Saalfelden, Austria
EWS is a partner of LIFE Apollo2020, dedicated to the conservation of the Apollo butterfly in Austria, Poland, and Czechia.
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Migratory History and Ecology of the Apollo butterfly
This article is the first in a two-part, scientifically-based series on Parnassius apollo by Maureen Nieuwschepen Origin and migratory history
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Climate change and shifting ecosystems: understanding the impact of altitudinal and latitudinal shifts
Worldwide, climate change is leading to changing weather patterns and increasing frequencies and intensity of extreme weather events, such as
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Evolution of Forests in the Alpine Valleys North of Tamsweg in Austria
This post and maps are created by Aurélien Rinaudo. 10,000 years ago, humans began to settle down gradually. With this
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The return of the bearded vulture in the Alps
This posting is written by Aurélien Rinaudo. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is the largest bird in Europe. Recognizable by
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The LIFE Apollo2020 outdoor season has started for Austria
The snow has started to melt in the Alps, which means that the outdoor work season for the Apollo butterfly
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Climate change impacts forests at 1,100 meters altitude in Carinthia
Georg, a forester in Carinthia, is witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change on his forest, which sits at an
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New volunteer Aurélien
My name is Aurélien and I’m a new volunteer, I will stay here for 3 months. I came here because
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ALFAwetlands conference day 1: Excursion to the Hungarian side of the lake
European Wilderness Society is a partner of HORIZON project ALFAwetlands and organised the mid-term conference from May 21 – May
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Online talk: What does re-wetting mean for animal husbandry?
In Germany, more than two thirds of bog soils are used for agriculture, especially for grazing. Almost 20 percent of
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45 years left for Austrian glaciers
The Austrian Alpine Club measures and reports glacial properties every year. Following from this year’s measurements, they warn that Austria
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Dendrochronology: How tree rings inform us about climate change
Currently, climate change leads to temperature rises and weather anomalies worldwide. But, in the past, temperature on earth has always
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The Wood Wide Web supports wild forests
Forest ecosystems are globally diverse and highly important for nature and people. They provide vital ecosystem services and host the
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Amphibians of Austrian-Hungarian Living Lab
European Wilderness Society is a partner of the project ALFAwetlands. This article is about one of ALFAwetland’s 9 living labs
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World Beaver Day
Since 2009, April 7 has been celebrated as world beaver day to spread awareness about the interesting lives of beavers.
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World Aquatic Animal Day
This post is written by Lika Kvizhashvili. World aquatic animal day is celebrated every year on 3rd April since 2020 to
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World Bear Day
On Saturday, March 23, it was World Bear Day! Since 1992, this day has been celebrated yearly to encourage worldwide
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Auditory perception in moths
Moths keep surprising us in their evolutionary adaptations to survive. They have the greatest hearing capability of all insects. The
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Learn about butterflies day: how the evolution of Lepidoptera contributed to a world full of colors
Today is the Learn about butterflies day! Let us dive a little bit into the evolutionary history of butterflies, and
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