European Wilderness Network Archives

Is pristine nature an illusion?

The article ‘Earth is not a garden‘ written by Brandon Keim is a provocative reading and raising many questions (and

Foreste Casentinesi Park, Italy joins the European Wilderness System

Where the trees touch the sky The Apennines’ mountains between Tuscany and Romagna, Firen- ze and the Adriatic coast, are

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Carnivores and Domestic Grazing

The Carpathian Mountains have historically been a stronghold for European predators such as bear, wolf and lynx and the golden eagle.

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Čepkeliai – the largest piece of Wilderness in Lithuania

The Čepkeliai wild area is part of the wild heart of the Dainava Forest, the largest territory of pristine, undisturbed nature in

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Schweizer Nationalpark: Wilderness Centennial in Europe

In 2014 the Schweizer Nationalpark will celebrate its centennial. Established in 1914 the Swiss National park was the first national park in

European Wilderness Society Videos

Europe’s Biodiversity – Isn’t it beautiful?

May 22 is designated as the International Day for Biological Diversity. Let’s celebrate this day with a few beautiful images

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Cooperation is supporting Wilderness conservation in Italy

The European Wilderness Society is partnering already for several months with the Association of Friends of National Park of Casentinesi Forests, Falterona Mountain and Campigna!

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Potential Wilderness in Vyzhnitsky National Nature Park, Ukraine

Despite of political turmoil Ukrainians are continuing to build up a link with European Wilderness Network. In the last weeks the National Park “Vizhnitsky” was the subject of quick Wilderness assessment. The result of this process is that the Park contributes to the European Wilderness Network with 2 153 ha of the high quality Wilderness.

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Wilderness in Foreste Casentinesi NP, Italy

Our partners from Foreste Casentinesi NP, Italy confirmed interest to become a member of the European Wilderness Network. Today they proudly present their Wilderness area…

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Wild ungulates spreading in Aragon

A recent scientific study shows increase of wild ungulate population in Aragon, Spain. However further research is needed to prove the reasons of this wildlife number increase.

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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Natura 2000 Network

The European Union (EU) programme for the protection of birds, and of species and habitats has been
implemented primarily through Natura 2000. The article assesses the strengths and the weaknesses, identifies some improvements needed and provides lessons for other parts of the world.

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The last roadless valley in Slovakian Carpathians Mountains!

We consider the Slovakian Carpathians mountains as the last extensive areas with wild nature and Wilderness. The truth is that

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Issue of Wilderness size vividly discussed!

The issue of the size for European Wilderness areas is a complex topic and was vividly discussed by the international team of experts.

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Wilderness management in Natura 2000

Workshop on Wilderness management in Natura 2000 Vlado Vancura, Director Wilderness Development and Max A. E. Rossberg, Chairman of the

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Water empowers Wilderness

Water fills our wetlands, which includes lakes and rivers, swamps and marshes, wet grasslands and peatlands, oases, estuaries, deltas and tidal flats, near-shore marine areas, mangroves and coral reefs, and human-made sites such as fish ponds, rice paddies, reservoirs, and salt pans. 22 March is designated as World Water Day by the UN.

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European Wilderness Network

Is pristine nature an illusion?

Foreste Casentinesi Park, Italy joins the European Wilderness System

Carnivores and Domestic Grazing

Čepkeliai – the largest piece of Wilderness in Lithuania

Schweizer Nationalpark: Wilderness Centennial in Europe

Europe’s Biodiversity – Isn’t it beautiful?

Cooperation is supporting Wilderness conservation in Italy

Potential Wilderness in Vyzhnitsky National Nature Park, Ukraine

Wilderness in Foreste Casentinesi NP, Italy

Wild ungulates spreading in Aragon

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Natura 2000 Network

The last roadless valley in Slovakian Carpathians Mountains!

Issue of Wilderness size vividly discussed!

Wilderness management in Natura 2000

Water empowers Wilderness

Prespa National Park is an excellent potential Wilderness!

Wilderness in Zacharovanyy Kray (Enchanted Land), Ukraine

Brandenburg Wilderness Foundation

“Zacharovanyi Krai National Park” and “Naturlandschaften Brandenburg” join European Wilderness Network

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