The Roots of Agriculture in a Wetland Landscape
As the last Ice Age ended around 13,000 years ago, Central Europe’s landscape included extensive wetlands—floodplains, marshes, peat bogs, and
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Amphibian Brain Evolution
Amphibians have relatively simple but highly functional brains adapted to their semi-aquatic lifestyles. Their brains are dominated by sensory and
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Amphibians suffering from drought
Amphibians, deeply connected to water, are increasingly at risk due to worsening droughts. Their reliance on moist habitats for survival
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Importance of Beavers in Wetland Restoration: The UK Example
Beavers, known for their remarkable ability to transform landscapes through dam-building and waterway management, once thrived across the British Isles.
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Importance of rewetting in peatland restoration
Peatlands, among the most efficient carbon sinks on Earth, play a critical role in regulating the global climate. However, these
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Birds monitoring on ALFAwetlands Austrian-Hungarian Living Lab
Recently the World Migratory Bird Day took place. This day helps to raise global awareness of the threats faced by
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AMooRe: Austrian Moor Restoration LIFE project
“AMooRe” is newly started LIFE project to implement the Austrian peatland and mires Strategy 2030+. Peatlands and mires are both types of
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Amphibians and Pesticides
The relationship between amphibians and pesticides in Europe is a pressing environmental concern that warrants attention. Amphibians, including frogs, toads,
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Wetlands of Austria
One of the projects where the European Wilderness Society is involved is the ALFAwetlands transnational Horizon project. The project is
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Wetlands in Portugal
Wetlands are rare ecosystems in Portugal. They offer a rich and diverse ecosystem that plays a crucial role in maintaining
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Native amphibian species in Austria
Native amphibian species in Austria, boast a rich diversity shaped by varied habitats. Austria’s geographic location, encompassing Alpine regions and
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Benefits of wetlands
Wetlands, often overlooked, hold immense value for ecosystems and societies. They provide wide spectrum of benefits. Beside they are home to
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Key characteristics of amphibians
Key characteristic of amphibians are various features that distinguish them from other groups of animals. European countries in central Europe
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Wetlands restoration study tour
On the beginning of October European Wilderness Society travelled to Czech Republic to: It was very beneficial to interact with
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Bernadouze Peatland in Pyrenees Mountains
Bernadouze Peatland is captivating locality of southwestern France, within the Pyrenees Mountains. This scenic region is well known by its
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Forest is factory to produce water
Approximately 75 % of the world’s accessible freshwater comes from forests. That water is produces for agricultural, domestic, industrial and
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Living Lab site Confluent
The Living Lab site Confluent is Regional Natural Reserve located south of city Toulouse, France. The reserve was created in
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Challenges of Rampillon wetland
Rampillon is an artificially made wetland, located nearby Paris. This wetland was created to address the environmental challenges caused by
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