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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Author: Vlado Vancura
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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From Hunters to Farmers
Around 13,000 years ago, people in Central Europe lived as hunters and gatherers. A turning point came with the Neolithic
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Endangered Species Day
Endangered Species Day is observed every year on the third Friday of May. In 2025, this day will fall on
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Diverse Paths of Agricultural Development Across Continents
Why did agriculture emerge in some parts of the world and not in others? Research has shown that the decisive
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How Biodiversity Shaped Human History
Fascinating research into the roots of human development reveals how biodiversity has played a decisive role in shaping the course
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Amphibian Brain Evolution
Amphibians have relatively simple but highly functional brains adapted to their semi-aquatic lifestyles. Their brains are dominated by sensory and
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Earth Day 2025
Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22, is both a call to action and a celebration. It reminds us
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Čepkeliai Wilderness
One of the European Wilderness Network partner from Lithuania is Čepkeliai Wilderness. Čepkeliai Wilderness, the largest protected wilderness in Lithuania, is located in
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Happy Birthday European Wilderness Society!
It is already 12 years of dedication to protecting Europe’s last wild places. Since 2013, the organization has worked to
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International Day of Forests
The International Day of Forests is celebrated annually on March 21. It was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2012 to raise awareness about
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Commitment to protect Küre Wilderness
One of the European Wilderness Network partners from Turkey is Küre Wilderness. The European Wilderness Network representing Europe’s last Wilderness,
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World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on March 3rd, highlights the beauty and importance of the world’s wild animals and plants.
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