We can find some of the most pristine nature around the world in Biosphere Reserves and Wilderness. Management styles and main attributes can differ
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Germany can reach 2% Wilderness
The German government and several environmental organisations are working on an ambitious goal for 2020. They aim to have Wilderness areas cover 2% of
International visit to Svydovets
In June 2018 international group of experts and scientist visited the proposed Svydovets massif, where the huge Svydovets ski resort is planned. Please also
New potential Wilderness in Slovakia
The director of the Low Tatras National Park and the Chairman of the European Wilderness Society recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The subject
First glance at the potential Triglav Wilderness in Slovenia
Last weekend, our Wilderness team visited Triglav National Park in Slovenia, together with Garry Oye, former Chief of Wilderness Stewardship Division of the United States. Triglav
Wilderness Stewardship in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
At the end of her recent U.S. Trip, our colleague Verena Gruber visited the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado. She
Current and future threats to Alpine rivers
The Alps are often described as the ‘Water Tower’ of Europe, because they provide around 40% of Europe’s freshwater. However, climate change affects the
Wilderness is an important part of Slovensky raj National Park
The celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Slovensky raj National Park , Slovakia was held on June 21st -22nd 2018.
Wild River Râul Alb
Biologist Călin Dejeu, from Romania, recently approached the European Wilderness Society with the proposal to include the River Râul Alb, Romania, to the European
Wilderness Ranger Academy 2018 in New Mexico
From June 4th to 7th the Wilderness Ranger Academy of Region 2 and 3 of the U.S. Forest Service took place in Red River,
European Wilderness Society offers Leave No Trace training seminars
Please also read: Why Leave No Trace is necessary in Wilderness The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace The 2-day Trainer course took a
Sneak preview: Quick-Audit of Thayatal Wilderness & Thaya WILDRiver
Today and tomorrow, our Wilderness experts are performing a Quick-Audit in the Austrian National Park Thayatal. Thayatal shares its borders with the Czech National
20th Anniversary of Hainich National Park
Congratulations to Hainich National Park, who are celebrating their 20th Anniversary this month! The National Park had an enchanting celebration in Erfurter Kaisersaal. A
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
Italy’s wildest places in Majella Wilderness
Last week our Wilderness and Large Carnivore experts spent a week in central Italy to visit Majella National Park, home to the Majella Wilderness.
Disturbance – the secret of dynamic nature
Forests, rivers, mountains, and deserts are examples of elements of nature that surrounds us. To fully understand these elements we have to first of
Need of the European Wilderness Standard and International Audit
Europe is a very densely settled land, and land use patterns have shaped and transformed virtually every corner of this continent. Only very few
European Beech Forest Network response to UNESCO Complaint
The European Beech Forest Network expresses its concerns regarding the latest accusations against the Romanian government. It emphasises its arguments and claims presented in
Wilderness Audit in Thayatal, Austria
Thayatal National Park, Austria formally applied for the European Wilderness Society Quick-Audit. Therefore the management decided to identify the Wilderness and Wilderness restoration zones
A second chance for Pirin Wilderness
The Pirin National Park in Bulgaria was established on 18 November 1962. In that time it used to be a wonderful place with a