Current political developments in the USA are threatening the country’s animal protection laws in multiple ways. Some of the laws under threat are very
Tag: Advocacy
World Ranger Day 2018
Did you know that one ranger is killed in the line of duty, on average, every three to four days? Around the globe, rangers
Exploitation of forest in Europe is alarming
The logging pressure is increasing in Europe. The European Wilderness Society is receiving alarming messages from various corners of Europe. For example, this message from Slovakia:
Wilderness advocate in the Nature Park Alpi Cozie
The border of Italy and France is known as the large, steep and rugged Western Alps. Despite the wild mountains human presence impacted this
Estonian forests are at stake
Despite its relatively small size, Estonia displays a great variety of forest types. Forests cover about 50% of the Estonian territory, which is around 2
Worldwide protest on 19 -20 January against the Norwegian Government
The Norwegian animal organisation NOAH organises demonstrations against the massive wolf culling in Norway this winter and the wolf extinction policy run by the
The endless threat to Pirin National Park
Pirin National Park in Bulgaria is one of the most important protected area and Wilderness in Europe. But in reality, this area is permanently
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
Fighting for Nature Conservation in Europe: Get involved!
During the last couple of weeks and months, we visited many Wilderness all across Europe. Considering that the European Wilderness Movement only started 20
First Ukrainian Wilderness Advocates nominated
Wilderness Advocates are individuals supporting Wilderness, WILDForest, WILDCoasts, WILDRivers and WILDIsland. They do it by increasing awareness and promoting the areas with passion. Wilderness Advocates
European Old Growth Forest Conference
Europe’s remaining old growth forests are coming under growing threat from rising timber prices, illegal logging and increased fragmentation, yet there is currently no
Save the Western Capercaillie in Slovakia!
The Western Capercaillie, also known as the wood grouse is the largest member of the grouse family. The abundance of this iconic symbol of
Karl-Friedrich Sinner † 18.3.2017
Karl-Friedrich Sinner († 18.3.2017), died at the age of 70 this past weekend unexpectedly while hiking with his dog in his beloved forests. Karl-Friedrich
Arguments on importance of Carpathian Wilderness in Ukraine!
Carpathian Wilderness is extremely important to Europe! More and more young researchers are focusing on this subject not only to provide additional knowledge and data,
Why virgin forests in Romania can be legally cut!
Mihail Hanzu is for fifteen years working in forestry, mostly in Romania, including here five years of study for diploma – where he was
An intact forest landscape & wilderness
Two terms , two meaning, one objective…. First term – an intact forest landscape – is using in global concept, second term – wilderness
Why is Wilderness important?
There are a long list of arguments answering the question ‘Why is Wilderness important?’, available on our website ! Arguments come from a very pragmatic perspective
Young Ukrainian researchers care about wilderness
Ukrainian researchers care about wilderness. The Ukraine is country which host population of native Carpathian carnivores. The group of Ukrainian researchers care about wilderness.
Wilderness in Pirin is under threat!!!
Another wonderful piece of European wilderness is likely going to disappear if politicians and developers will not make the decision to stop further constructions
Photographer Peter Bino: Wilderness is around us!
‘Wilderness begins behind our houses and gardens, where everybody can meet roe deer, hare or even fox. Wilderness is around us.’ These are words