The German government and several environmental organisations are working on an ambitious goal for 2020. They aim to have Wilderness areas cover 2% of
Tag: Research
Risk of avalanches is increasing
Most people these days have come across the terms global warming, climate change, global heating. We are reshaping the earth and the way in
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
The Economic Inequality of Protected Areas
The Walk on the Wild Side: Estimating the Global Magnitude of Visits to Protected Areas report from researchers in Cambridge, UK, Princeton, New Jersey,
Wilderness Institute and Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute
The Wilderness Institute at the University of Montana is led by Natalie Dawson, who I met on my first day on Campus. The Wilderness Institute
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
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
Innovative technology for nature conservation
Last week, our colleague Nick Huisman joined an event from WWF Romania in Bucharest. The event was a so-called hackathon. That means, you bring
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
Opportunity to volunteer as wildlife biologist in USA
The Willamette National Forest in Oregon/USA will host a volunteer as part of the International Exchange Visitor – Wildlife Biologist Program from March 15
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
Wilderness is a unique laboratory for researchers
Research in protected areas contributes to our understanding of the dynamic processes of nature. It is a tool to justify how and why it
Inspiring Symposium for Research in Protected Areas, Salzburg
To give you a short impression of the first day at the 6th Symposium for Research in Protected Areas, here are some pictures! Four
Global Forest Change charted
Everywhere on our planet, forests are facing the same problem: humans. We like to use wood and other plant material for many things in
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
Study shows reasons for increased bear conflicts
The number of human-bear conflicts are drastically rising in Europe. While the numbers of bears seem to be increasing, the available space to live
Frankfurt Zoological Society calls for Conservation Advocacy and Casework Officer for European Wilderness Areas
Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating conservation organisation based in Germany that has been implementing conservation projects in Africa, South America, South-East Asia and
Conservation and sustainability in a VUCA world: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity
Conservation and sustainable development in a VUCA world: the need for a systemic and ecosystem-based approach A great article by our friend and colleague
The Benefits of Wilderness
We are often asked what the benefits of Wilderness are, not only for biodiversity but for society in general. This process is reflecting a growing
Border fencing threatens wildlife in Europe
A recent research by Linnell JDC, Trouwborst A, Boitani L, Kaczensky P, Huber D, Reljic S, et al. on the effect of emerging border