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Sad to see the demise of PANParks,–it did some truly fine things, and seemingly set the stage for European Wilderness Society.
Good wishes to EWS as it proceeds in its fine program. Glad that there is a pathway into your system for certified PANParks.
Hi Karin, that is a very good question. The European Wilderness Society is honouring all Ex-PanParks certifications for at least two more years. The parks can then renew their wilderness certification according to the new European Wilderness Quality Standards.
Several of the areas are already in discussion with us to join the European Preservation System.
We can therefore rightfully say, that there will be certified wilderness areas in Europe regardless of the liquidation of the PanParks Foundation.
Sad news. So what will happen to all the parks that have already been certified as PanParks?