Zoning of pastures in Alps
The Alps is a vast mountain range that stretches across several European countries, including Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and France. It
Continue readingThe Alps is a vast mountain range that stretches across several European countries, including Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and France. It
Continue readingParnassius apollo, commonly known as the Apollo butterfly, is a beautiful and iconic species of butterfly found in Europe and
Continue readingCultural heritage made by men during centuries People living in Alps since the late Middle Ages grazed the cattle, sheep
Continue readingWetlands in Europe at the dawn of history used to be one of the dominant ecosystems. After the last glaciation
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Continue readingInternational Beaver Day is a modern celebration. It started in 2008 when the group Beavers: Wetlands & Wildlife decided that
Continue readingSearching for primeval forests Knowledge about prehistoric forests provides interesting information about the dynamics changes in the landscape. Changes that
Continue readingPeople feel fear from forest Many people when exploring the forest feel the fear. This is even more common when
Continue readingEuropean beech once dominated Europe European beech is a unique tree. It used to be the most common broadleaved tree and
Continue readingWilderness in Europe? 15 years ago, something like Wilderness would be unthinkable. Today it is reality. Since then the European
Continue readingToday we are publishing two new and up to date Wilderness Briefs about Wilderness in the Finland – Oulanka Wilderness and
Continue readingIt is with enormous sadness that IUCN and the World Commission on Protected Areas announced the sudden passing of Kathy
Continue readingInternational Day of Forests is observed annually on March 21 to celebrate forests and create awareness about the forests’ importance and need
Continue readingWhat does that mean? World rewilding day is a global reminder of the need to rewild parts of our planet. The
Continue readingTo explore the pre-history of the European forest, we have to travel back almost 11,000 years in history. We will learn
Continue readingDeforestation of Europe Europe used to be heavily forested. This has changed dramatically at a time when men occupied this
Continue readingSome butterflies species, including Parnassius apollo, have suffered several declines in population abundance. The result of that was a range
Continue readingWetlands are important Wetlands are a critical part of our natural environment. They are the vital link between land and water. They
Continue readingThe roots of grazing in Stilfser Valley date back to centuries ago. Since then, for over 2000 years, grazing was
Continue readingStewardship of Wilderness Stewardship of Wilderness is the careful and responsible leadership that maintains and uses the wilderness in a
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