International Maritime Day
Each year, on the last Thursday of September, the world commemorates International Maritime Day. In 2025, it will fall on
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Zero Emission Day Matters
Zero Emission Day is a day that changes our thinking about energy. In today’s world, where the climate crisis affects
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Wilderness in AI Era
Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on wilderness and its protection Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly penetrating all areas
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The Story of Primeval Wilderness: Predators Through the Flow of Time
Large predators played a crucial role in prehistoric ecosystems – they helped maintain balance between species and shaped the dynamics
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International day of clean air for blue skies
Today we celebrate the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies – an opportunity to reflect on how vital
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Rewilding – Then and Now
Long before the arrival of humans, nature was already undergoing processes we would today call rewilding – the spontaneous recovery of wilderness.
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The Transition from a Nomadic Way to Agriculture Way of Life
The transition from a nomadic to agriculture way of life in Europe was not a sudden revolutionary change. It was
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Reduce the Fear of the Wilderness
Many people see wilderness as a remote, unpredictable, and even dangerous place. Fear of the unknown is natural, especially if
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Gudrun Pflüger, passionate advocate for wilderness
On this World Wolf Day, European Wilderness Society and our supporters honor Gudrun Pflüger tireless dedication to understanding and protecting
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Forest, Fire and Wilderness
Fire is a vital component of forest dynamics, especially in true wilderness. It plays a key role in the spontaneous
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Mountain Pine and Wilderness
Mountain pine (Pinus mugo) is a unique element of the subalpine zone in European mountains. Its dense stands protect soil,
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The Roots of Agriculture in a Wetland Landscape
As the last Ice Age ended around 13,000 years ago, Central Europe’s landscape included extensive wetlands—floodplains, marshes, peat bogs, and
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World Nature Conservation Day: Safeguarding biodiversity for a stable future
Yesterday, we celebrated World Nature Conservation Day 2025, a timely reminder that forests, rivers, grasslands, and wild mountains are not
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Livestock on Alpine Pastures in Austria
The Austrian Alps represent a unique example of a mountain landscape where cattle farming has traditionally taken root. This phenomenon
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When Time Is Set by Nature
In agriculture, it is not the person who sets the deadlines – it is nature. When the time comes to
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Hohe Tauren – Alpine Wilderness
The Alps were once dominated by untamed wilderness, shaped only by natural forces. Over centuries, human activities such as herding,
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Podyjí – Wilderness in the Heart of Cultural Landscape
One of the European Wilderness Network partner from Czech Republic is Podyjí Wilderness. The European Wilderness Network representing Europe’s last Wilderness, was founded
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The Agricultural Revolution
About 10,000 years ago, humanity began to fundamentally change its way of life. Hunters and gatherers, who had lived for
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Butterflies and the State of Nature in Austria
Butterflies are not just beautiful ornaments in the landscape – they are also sensitive bioindicators of environmental change. In Austria,
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European day of Parks
The European Day of Parks was established by the EUROPARC Federation in 1999 as a shared European celebration of protected areas. The date, May
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