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Hidden urban Wilderness in Salzburg

Despite many pioneers of the Wilderness movement discovering the beauty of Wilderness in the vast open landscapes of America, one

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Three thought-provoking nature documentaries to watch right now

The pandemic has opened the door to a new way of knowledge and information exchange. Online meetings, conferences, virtual tours,

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Human disturbance has significant impact on animal movement

Human activity has a fundamental influence on the movement patterns of animals. It increases or decreases the distance that animals

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Natura 2000 as a dynamic network

This is the first part of a two-part article. Read the second part to find out how Wilderness can be

Wildlife

The negative effect of trophy hunting

There are approximately 11.7 million wild deer in Europe, of which almost 2 million red deer. These high numbers have

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Natura 2000 as potential Wilderness

This is the second part of a two-part article. Read the first part to find out how natural dynamics can

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Boundaries of human interventions

During the first International Wilderness Week, he did not only have over 80 presentations, but there were also plenty of

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Cultural landscapes of the past as Wilderness of tomorrow?

This is the second part of a two-part article. Read the first part to find out how the present landscapes

European Wilderness Society

Happy New Year 2021

The year 2020 was an unexpected and wild year for many of us. A year that has been characterised by

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How the first National Park introduced Wilderness to Germany

If you are searching for Wilderness in Europe, there is one kind of place to turn to first: National Parks.

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How ancient civilizations created cultural landscapes of today

This is the first part of a two-part article. Read the second part to find out how Wilderness can emerge

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Wild holidays to everyone!

In these last days of 2020, people in Europe and the rest of the world find themselves in various situations.

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Re-live the first International Wilderness Week

It has been almost two months since the first International Wilderness Week took place. This first-of-its-kind event gathered almost 100

European Wilderness Society

What does Wilderness mean to you?

During the International Wilderness Week, we have heard many stories, opinions and angles on Wilderness. It has once again proven

Research

Wolves create ecological balance in freshwater ecosystems

American and Canadian wildlife biologists have recently discovered a very unique example of how huge impact the hunting patters of

Wilderness

World Wilderness Day announced for the 23rd October

After a successful inaugural International Wilderness Week, it is our pleasure to announce the 23rd of October as World Wilderness

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Wilderness revival in Switzerland

Switzerland is naturally predestined for Wilderness. It is home to many of the highest and least accessible mountains in Europe.

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Vjosa National Park: Victory over hydropower on the doorstep

The last European wild rivers are under increasing threat, due to inadequate or complete lack of protection, traditional use or

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Wilderness is therapy

Head to the woods, to the mountains. No car. Go camping. Cook on fire. Take a dip in the lakes.

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What Does an Anti-Racist Wilderness Look Like?

The issue of racism and the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement have spread around the world within the last months. It

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