First golden jackals arrived in France
We know by now, that the golden jackal is an effective coloniser. Only last week, records from Austria confirmed multiple
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Development of wolf population 2016
Thirteen more wolf packs in Germany The German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) and the Documentation and Counseling Center
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A glimpse of the lynx
Internationally awarded and professional photographer Laurent Geslin is trying something almost impossible. For almost ten years Laurent is chasing the
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Wildlife is losing the fight
It seems like an unfair battle between humans and wildlife in Europe. Every day there are news items on the
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Let’s worry about ungulates and not wolves
While wolves are accused and hunted down for killing livestock, European hunters and farmers are missing the biggest issue facing
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French government authorises killing of 3 wolf cubs
On August 9th in Cipières (France), the ONCFS (National Office for Hunting and Wildlife) killed three wolf cubs. Officials killed
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Poster available: Wolves restore nature’s balance in Europe
Our new poster ‘Wolves restore nature’s balance in Europe’ is available for downloading! Update 21.08.2017: Now also available in Czech,
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European Wilderness Quality Standard Audit Kalkalpen Wilderness report
The Kalkalpen European Wilderness was recently audited by the European Wilderness Quality Standard and Audit System. The Kalkalpen European Wilderness Quality Audit
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Meeting with WWF Alpine Team
In Innsbruck, Max Rossberg and Anni Henning met with the WWF Alpine Team. The WWF Team discussion focused on the
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European Wilderness Quality Standard Audit Hohe Tauern Wilderness report published
The Hohe Tauern Wilderness was recently audited by the European Wilderness Quality Standard and Audit System. The comprehensive 182 page verification report
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Wolf comeback in Austria and Hungary
After 134 years of absence, Gray wolves were seen again in Austria. Since 1882 there were no records of wolves
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Scientists call the EU to strengthen legal framework for nature conservation
This article is based on a press release from the Society for Conservation Biology The recent International and European Congress
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Wilderness Academy speakers
The 3rd of February 2009 was no ordinary day in the history of Wilderness protection. The European Parliament adopted
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Call for Roadless Areas
Conservation scientists urge for immediate protection of roadless areas throughout the world, at the International Congress for Conservation Biology, Montpelier,
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Good forest means dead wood
There is a study by German researchers, led by people linked to the Bavarian Forest National Park, published in order to
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Bring wolves and lynx back to Britain
Wolves and lynx should be reintroduced into the Scottish countryside to boost tourism and police the exploding deer population, according
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Critical review of state of nature in Europe leaked
The Guardian’s online edition published an article about a soon-to-be-published report on the state of Europe’s nature. The report found
Continue readingThe Valserine in France certified first wild river, more rivers to go
Wild River in France In France, a new voluntary-based river certification system “Rivières sauvages” has officially labelled the Valserine as
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European Wilderness Society publishes Annual Report 2015
European Wilderness Society publishes Annual Report 2015 The European Wilderness Society is the only Pan-European, Wilderness and environmental advocacy organisation whose
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ALPARC recruits a chief
ALPARC recruits a chief for international Projects We are looking for a highly motivated person to be integrated in our
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