From Destruction to Renewal: The Ecological Revival of Velykyi Luh After the Kakhovka Disaster
Once, along the banks of the Dnipro River, one of Ukraine’s most remarkable natural landscapes thrived — the Great Meadow
Continue readingOnce, along the banks of the Dnipro River, one of Ukraine’s most remarkable natural landscapes thrived — the Great Meadow
Continue readingManaging transboundary river basins, which crosses national borders, presents unique challenges and opportunities. Effective collaboration is essential to balance ecological
Continue readingRestoring ecosystems isn’t just about looking back—it’s about planning for a resilient future. Should we aim to recreate what existed 10, 100, or even 1,000 years ago? At the European Wilderness Society, we believe in blending the past with present needs to ensure ecosystems are not only restored but are strong enough to thrive in the face of modern challenges. Through projects like BEECH POWER and LIFEstockProtect, we’re working to restore Europe’s wild landscapes while balancing biodiversity conservation with community engagement.
Continue readingDead trees play a key role in the health of ecosystems while providing profound inspirations for the human mind. These
Continue readingEnvironmental Impact of the War in Ukraine: How the Conflict is Destroying Nature The war in Ukraine has devastated the
Continue readingMarine wilderness areas are the last remaining strongholds of untouched ocean habitats. These regions are essential for protecting biodiversity and
Continue readingCarpathian Day is celebrated on or around 26 of September. It is aimed to promote rich culture, wonderful nature and
Continue readingIn recent years, central Europe has witnessed a worrying rise in the size and frequency of forest fires. That is
Continue readingForests are often described as the lungs of the Earth, but they are also much more than that. They are
Continue readingAmphibians frequently receive less attention than they deserve, though they are worthy of our admiration. Although frogs and toads may
Continue readingEuropean Wilderness Society is running European Wilderness Network. And since one of our operating countries is Italy, we are investigating
Continue readingWorld Nature Conservation Day, celebrated annually on July 28th, is a significant occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the importance
Continue readingPeatlands, among the most efficient carbon sinks on Earth, play a critical role in regulating the global climate. However, these
Continue readingRaccoons pose a significant threat to native fauna in Germany, particularly amphibians and reptiles. Their adaptability and lack of natural
Continue readingWorldwide, climate change is leading to changing weather patterns and increasing frequencies and intensity of extreme weather events, such as
Continue readingDespite facing strong opposition, particularly from the European People’s Party, the European Parliament on 17th of June 2024 passed a draft legal
Continue readingThis posting is written by Aurélien Rinaudo. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is the largest bird in Europe. Recognizable by
Continue readingInternational Lynx Day, observed on June 11th, celebrates and raises awareness about the conservation of lynxes worldwide. These elusive wild
Continue readingThe wildE is EU Horizon Europe-funded project dedicated to exploring climate-smart rewilding to address the intertwined issues of climate change
Continue readingGeorg, a forester in Carinthia, is witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change on his forest, which sits at an
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