ALFAwetlands Impactful Splash in Estonia
Recently ALFAwetlands Horizon Research project team visited Estonia to organise Annual Consortium Meeting and join INTECOL conference. European Wilderness Society,
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Project Updates
The Apollo Butterfly: How Genome Research and Habitat Studies Drive Conservation Efforts
The Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo), a species of conservation concern throughout Europe, is emblematic of the delicate balance between genetic
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Dogs on a Mission: Conserving Wildlife with Naturschutzhunde
Conservation efforts are evolving with new and innovative approaches. At the European Wilderness Society, one of our most exciting tools
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Livestock Grazing’s Role in Preserving Apollo’s Habitat
By Vlado Vancura Written for our international conservation project LIFEApollo2020. Introduction Domestic grazers, like livestock, might seem to be an
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Contribute to science: Join the City nature challenge-2024!
ALFAwetlands project and Neusiedler See – Seewinkel National Park are inviting you to take part in the City nature challenge-2024!
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Öbb goes glyphosate-free: a win for Apollo!
What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is the active ingredient used in herbicides. It is used for example in Roundup, from which
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Parnassius apollo outside of Europe
The Parnassius apollo, commonly known as the Apollo butterfly, is predominantly found in Europe, particularly in mountainous regions. In the
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Livestock Grazing’s Role In Preserving Apollo’s Habitat
By Vlado Vancura Introduction Domestic grazers, like livestock, might seem to be an unexpected ally for Apollo butterflies. Their role
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Dogs and detection of Apollo Caterpillars
People discovered the sensitivity of a dog’s nose thousands of years ago, initially using it for hunting. Fast forward to
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Adaptations of the Parnassius apollo
Discover the remarkable adaptations of Apollo butterflies, from their agile wings and ultraviolet vision to their feeding expertise and winter survival strategies. These unique features enable them to thrive in diverse habitats.
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Parnassius Apollo: The Umbrella Species Guarding Biodiversity
When it comes to protecting our planet’s valuable biodiversity, it sometimes takes a hero to defend the masses. The Parnassius
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LIFE Wildcat support
Support us now and sign the declaration of support for LIFE Wildcat! European Wilderness Society is currently working on a
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Apollo butterfly in AustriaÂ
The Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) is a stunning and iconic species found in various parts of Europe, including Austria. Renowned
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Parnassius apollo, train tracks and glyphosate
‘What does Parnassius apollo have to do with train tracks?’, you might ask yourself. Let me explain. In Austria, there
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Parnassius apollo on rapid decline
Parnassius apollo, commonly known as the Apollo butterfly, is a beautiful and iconic species of butterfly found in Europe and
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Benefit of grazing for Parnassius apollo
Some butterflies species, including Parnassius apollo, have suffered several declines in population abundance. The result of that was a range
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ALFAWetlands progress, take a look
If you still haven’t heard about this project, this is your opportunity. Take a look into everything that has been
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Many wise little owls – schoolworkshop in Straßwalchen, Austria
Last week we had a great owl workshop in the 2nd grade of the elementary school in Straßwalchen, Austria. The
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Connecting communities: BEECH POWER project on TV
Seven partners from five countries worked for three years on the sustainable development of World Heritage Beech Forests. The project
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Online-conference: “World Heritage Beech communities – experiences, results and conclusions”: Register now!
To develop models for active participation of local and regional public authorities as well as civil society in the management
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