The United Nations have drafted a report on the human impact on natural resources and species risk of extinction. On April 29th, delegates from 130 countries will meet in Paris to agree on the final
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Wilderness tackles issue of top environmental concern
The UN Environmental Program (UNEP) releases a report every year about the global emerging issues of environmental concern. For 2018/19, alongside nitrogen pollution, melting permafrost peatlands and synthetic biology, there is a major concern about
Biodiversity loss impacts our food security
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) published a detailed assessment report addressing the impact of biodiversity loss on our food resources. The report describes how biodiversity plays a crucial role for
Ecosystem services of alpine rivers
Only 14% of alpine rivers are in a good ecological state, according to a brochure of the project “Strategic Planning for Alpine River Ecosystems” (SPARE). Climate overheating impacts sensitive river ecosystems much stronger than other
The need for antlers, tusks and horns
Animals are constantly adapting to new circumstances. In a lot of cases, the adaptation process takes many years, before we notice it. Yet, researchers observed new trends in both red deer and elephants that clearly
Can Swedish habitat analysis solve human-wolf conflict?
A study has identified areas in Sweden that, from a human perspective, are most suitable for the wolves to repopulate. There are approximately 400 wolves in Sweden, which live mostly in the central part of
Become a conservation project manager
The Frankfurt Zoological Society invites interested Master students and young professionals to the Frankfurt Spring School. The Spring School is an event from March 4th-29th 2019 to dive into the world of conservation projects. Participants
Risks to Albanian old growth beech forests
A paper identifying risks to old growth beech forests in Albania was recently published by Abdulla Diku, forest expert from PSEDA-ILIRIA organization, and Lulezim Shuka, Professor at the Department of Biology of the University of Tirana.
Old growth beech forests identified in Albania
Abdulla Diku, forest expert from PSEDA-ILIRIA organisation, and Lulezim Shuka, Professor at the Department of Biology of the University of Tirana, recently published a comprehensive 144-page paper about old beech forests in Albania. The paper
Plant-rich mountain peaks linked to climate overheating
A newly published study in Nature confirms that our mountain peaks get greener. The acceleration with which plants occupy new territory links to the rising temperatures. While some species cannot cope well with rising temperatures, others
Researchers criticise the liaison between Politics and Science
A recently published study by Dr. Chris Darimont from the Geography department of the University of Victoria, Canada, and his international team, points out inadequate wildlife management of governments around the world. The scientists from
The symbiosis of Wilderness and Research
Wilderness offers opportunities to research the unique attributes of nature and natural processes. Wilderness research and monitoring allows park managers to steward Wilderness and make appropriate decisions. This is a reason why research is one
Human impact on animal movement can lead to big problems
Ecological connectivity, an abstract term with huge impact on nature. We know that connectivity is crucial for healthy ecosystems. If we would only have small ‘islands’ of nature within a ‘sea’ of urban areas, flora and
Innovative technology for nature conservation
Last week, European Wilderness Society joined an event from WWF Romania in Bucharest. The event was a so-called hackathon. That means, you bring together a group of multidisciplinary people to tackle a challenge, over the
Wilderness in Europe conference- call for papers
In spring 2018, the University of Kassel (Germany) will organise a conference on the Wilderness in Europe. Currently, there is an open call for papers, for people who would like to present during the conference.
National Park Austria Science Award: A Comparative Analysis of Selected Wilderness Areas in Central Europe.
How do we define Wilderness in global and European contexts? Which categories and phases can we distinguish in Europe? What are the differences between them and does it make sense to differentiate between them? These are
Wilderness at the Symposium for Research in Protected Areas, Salzburg
The 6th Symposium for Research in Protected Areas was held at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Salzburg, Austria Nov 2-3. Researchers, protected area managers, government, business, non-governmental organizations and the general public came together
Ausseer Naturraumgespräche: Taking action for peat bog’s unique ecosytems
5th Ausseer Naturraumgespräche On the 24 October, the European Wilderness Society attended the 5th Ausseer Naturraumgespräche with the topic “Between land and water – ecosystem peat bog” took place in Bad Mitterndorf. As part of the ongoing LIFE+
Increased nitrogen deposition decreases biodiversity and threatens Wilderness
Prof Roman Turk already presented the negative impact of nitrogen levels emitted by large urban centres and the transportation sector as a major threat to Wilderness back in 2014 during the European Wilderness academy Days
Switzerland adapts to climate overheating
A landslide hit the village of Bondo last week in Switzerland, close to the Italian border. Eight persons are missing, rescue teams gave up hope to find the hikers alive. Approximately 4 million cubic meters