EU countries allowed killing of millions of birds between 2009 and 2017
Birds are very iconic animals and many people enjoy observing them. Be it scientists trying to understand altruism by observing
Continue readingBirds are very iconic animals and many people enjoy observing them. Be it scientists trying to understand altruism by observing
Continue readingJalovecká is a remote valley located in Tatra National Park, Slovakia. During the centennial flood in 1958, water flushed away
Continue readingWhat many conservationists expected is now confirmed: killing wolves does not effectively reduce livestock depredation. On the contrary, various methods
Continue readingThe Białowieża Forest is likely the most well-known old growth forests of Poland, famous for its ancient trees and vibrant
Continue readingThe common fear of large carnivores is one of the core challenges of the management of these species in Finland.
Continue readingThe protected status of the wolf is determined by the EU. Yet, EU countries determined what this status practically implies
Continue readingDespite many years of international protests, Norway still continues to ‘regulate’ its wolf population. For the upcoming winter season it
Continue readingContrary to what the term would imply, nature conservation is not only a natural but also a very social science.
Continue readingOne of the most successful conservation stories in Europe is the natural return of the wolf to many countries. In some
Continue readingThanks to a special clause in the Habitat Directive, the wolf is not strictly protected in all of Spain as
Continue readingThe European Commission has issued a final warning to France, one of the last countries on the continent where the
Continue readingRecently, we reported about the planned enlargement of two ski resorts in the Apennines. The project earned massive criticism because
Continue readingAgricultural land covers 40% of the European Union. This means it is the most wide-spread land use in the EU
Continue readingWith 57%, the majority of Dutch people stand positive towards the return of the wolf. It is one of the
Continue readingNOAH, an animal rights organisation from Norway, has informed us that the Norwegian parliament has passed legislation, which allows lethal
Continue readingThe Corona crisis is used in Slovenia as a cover to allow more environmental destruction by the new government that
Continue readingIn 2018, the first wolf in 100 years made its way into Belgium. This female wolf, named Naya, originated from
Continue readingWithin the last 20 years, wolves returned to Germany from Poland after total extinction. Now, there are hundreds of wolves
Continue readingNitrogen pollution is one of the most universal environmental issues in Europe. While carbon emissions get more attention because of
Continue readingThe Slovenian Comission of the National Council for farming has passed a law to cull 30 wolves and 220 bears.
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