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Avalanches and forests

What is an avalanche? An avalanche is a quick and sudden slide of a large amount of snow down a

Wilderness

World Aquatic Animal Day

On 3rd of April, all aquatic animals are celebrated, and there are many! More research has probably been carried out in

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European Wilderness Society

Happy Birthday European Wilderness Society

Wilderness in Europe? 15 years ago, something like Wilderness would be unthinkable. Today it is reality. Since then the European

Wildlife

World Bear Day

Every year on 23rd of March, the bear is celebrated around the world. Like other large carnivores, bears are often misunderstood.

Wilderness

World rewilding day

What does that mean? World rewilding day is a global reminder of the need to rewild parts of our planet. The

WILDForest

Pre-history of European forest

To explore the pre-history of the European forest, we have to travel back almost 11,000 years in history. We will learn

WILDRivers

International Day of Action for Rivers

On 14th of March, the international day of action for rivers is celebrated But what exactly is the international day of

Wilderness Policy

Iran: Plans to Protect More Natural Areas

Iran is a big country with a lot of diverse landscapes. From seas to snowy mountains, deserts to forests, there

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Project Updates Wildlife

Benefit of grazing for Parnassius apollo

Some butterflies species, including Parnassius apollo, have suffered several declines in population abundance. The result of that was a range

Research

Largest penguin to ever live, unearthed

Discovery of a discovery In North Otago, on New Zealand’s South Island, between 2016 and 2017, Alan Tennyson from the

Wilderness Policy

Stewardship or management of Wilderness

Stewardship of Wilderness Stewardship of Wilderness is the careful and responsible leadership that maintains and uses the wilderness in a

WILDForest

Pinus cembra is a symbol of Wilderness

Pinus cembra, also known as stone pine, is a remarkable tree species. It has a very extraordinary character and for

Wilderness

The boundary of the Wilderness

Identifying the boundary of the Wilderness is one of the two most important aspects in the Wilderness conservation process. Boundaries

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Wilderness

Don‘t take your eyes off burnt soil!

International Soil Day This Monday is the 5th of December. It is International Soil Day, and therefore it is more

Wilderness

Unexpected discovery on the Titanic expedition

The Titanic, the world’s most famous shipwreck, sits 4,000 metres below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Earlier this year,

Training

Educational outdoor-workshops on forests

At the end of September, the European Wilderness Society held several outdoor workshops to give young people from Italy, Slovenia,

European Wilderness Society

Erasmus Anniversary part 2: What is volunteering like?

As a volunteer with the European Wilderness Society, you will have the chance to gain experience in the day-to-day business

European Wilderness Society

Breaking news! International Wilderness Week is back

We are excited to announce the dates for the International Wilderness Week 2022! Please also read: International Wilderness Week 2020

Training

Youth Green Conference 2022 is coming!

In less than two weeks 60 youngsters from 5 different countries will arrive to beautiful Lungau region in Austria to

Ukraine

European bison in Ukraine threatened by Russian invasion

A lot of animals are struggling with the Russian invasion in Ukrainian territories. Unfortunately, animals are vulnerable to troops, tanks

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