Earth Day
Every year, on 22nd of April the Earth is celebrated around the world. Today marks the anniversary of the birth of
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Wilderness
Zoning of pastures in Alps
The Alps is a vast mountain range that stretches across several European countries, including Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and France. It
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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
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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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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
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World Bear Day
Every year on 23rd of March, the bear is celebrated around the world. Like other large carnivores, bears are often misunderstood.
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World rewilding dayÂ
What does that mean? World rewilding day is a global reminder of the need to rewild parts of our planet. The
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
Read MoreUnexpected discovery on the Titanic expeditionÂ
The Titanic, the world’s most famous shipwreck, sits 4,000 metres below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Earlier this year,
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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,
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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
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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
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