Brown bear in Europe
The current brown bear population in Europe (outside Russia) is estimated to be around 17,000 individuals. Populations are scattered across
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Author: Vlado Vancura
NGO sector support ranger trainings
The European non-government organizations (NGO-s) plays often an important role in supporting the ranger training. Dedicated rangers are often on
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World Rivers Day
World Rivers Day, celebrated on September 24th, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of rivers
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Paradox of fire suppression
The “paradox of fire suppression” refers to a counter intuitive phenomenon in which the active suppression of wildfires, such as
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Forest in Germany suffer
Forest in Germany is not doing well. Spruce dies and other trees suffer. This is a conclusion of recent forest focused
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Bernadouze Peatland in Pyrenees Mountains
Bernadouze Peatland is captivating locality of southwestern France, within the Pyrenees Mountains. This scenic region is well known by its
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Big data modelling and bark beetle attacks
Data modelling is the process of creating a visual representation of how data is organized, stored, and accessed within a
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International Whale Shark Day
International Whale Shark Day, marked on August 30th, is dedicated to raising awareness about the world’s largest fish species. Celebrated
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Rewilding and society
The link between rewilding and society is very complex. It can be viewed negatively, e.g. conflicts with livelihoods, human wildlife
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Biodiversity and domestic grazing in the mountains
Grazing domestic animals in the mountains was the basic activity of man since ancient times. It happened in the foothills
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Vjosa Wild River National Park
Vjosa Wild River National Park was established on March 13, 2023. The new national park protects the entire flow of
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Enterprise Forest Risk Management
Enterprise Forest Risk Management holds immense importance in safeguarding both natural resources and business interests. By systematically assessing risks like
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Ranger is a global profession
Ranger is a global profession. Park Ranger, Forest Ranger, and Military Ranger constitute a global profession dedicated to protecting nature
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Fear of the forest
Fear of the forest is pretty common among people. Imagine that you are alone somewhere in the middle of the forest.
Continue reading The meaning of the word Wilderness
The word “wilderness” evokes images of untamed nature, unspoiled landscapes, and a sense of untouched beauty. It usually refers to
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Monitoring of the forest damage in Austrian Alp
The forest in the Austrian Alps suffers considerable damage due to various factors. Climatic changes, among other things, cause sudden
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Rewilding experience in central Europe
Rewilding is a relatively new conservation concept that focuses on restoring and protecting natural ecosystems. That process can include reintroduction
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Forest and Fire
Forests and fires have a complex relationship. This relationship has two aspects. Defining destruction and rejuvenation. While fires can be
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Rewilding experience in central Europe
Rewilding is a relatively new conservation concept that focuses on restoring and protecting natural ecosystems. That process can include reintroduction
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Those who are afraid must not go into the forest
The saying, “Those who are afraid must not go into the forest,” reflects an age-old cautionary wisdom rooted in various
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