Young future engineers built dams, fought off rising waters and discovered that a river is more than just water, it’s

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Today we celebrate the incredible diversity of wildlife on our planet: from iconic mammals and birds to butterflies, insects, old-growth

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Landscape through a time window – this is how we could describe the view offered by this visualization. It allows

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A drop of resin is one of nature’s most incredible archives. When, thousands of years ago, a tiny insect, a

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Discussions about species extinction today often seem unprecedented, yet Earth’s history shows that biodiversity loss and its subsequent recovery have

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Protective forests in mountain areas safeguard the environment and infrastructure from avalanches, landslides, wind, and fires. Today, however, they face

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Species extinctions have accompanied life on Earth for hundreds of millions of years and shaped prehistoric wilderness long before the

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Mass extinctions are among the most dramatic events in Earth’s history. Five major prehistoric crises — caused by sudden climate

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Communication about wild nature is not just about spreading information. It is a way to link science, art and personal

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Consciousness is one of the most enigmatic phenomena we know. For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and mystics have endeavoured to understand

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Each year, on the last Thursday of September, the world commemorates International Maritime Day. In 2025, it will fall on

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Every year, World Rivers Day reminds us of the importance of rivers for biodiversity, climate resilience, and human well-being. Rivers shape landscapes,

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Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on wilderness and its protection Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly penetrating all areas

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Large predators played a crucial role in prehistoric ecosystems – they helped maintain balance between species and shaped the dynamics

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When a volcano erupts, the spectacle is often one of fire, ash, and fury — but hidden within these violent

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Today we celebrate the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies – an opportunity to reflect on how vital

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Long before the arrival of humans, nature was already undergoing processes we would today call rewilding – the spontaneous recovery of wilderness.

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As our planet faces the escalating challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, and urban sprawl, an old idea is gaining

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Many people see wilderness as a remote, unpredictable, and even dangerous place. Fear of the unknown is natural, especially if

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Fire is a vital component of forest dynamics, especially in true wilderness. It plays a key role in the spontaneous

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Mountain pine (Pinus mugo) is a unique element of the subalpine zone in European mountains. Its dense stands protect soil,

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Yesterday, we celebrated World Nature Conservation Day 2025, a timely reminder that forests, rivers, grasslands, and wild mountains are not

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The Alps were once dominated by untamed wilderness, shaped only by natural forces. Over centuries, human activities such as herding,

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One of the European Wilderness Network partner from Czech Republic is Podyjí Wilderness. The European Wilderness Network representing Europe’s last Wilderness, was founded

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One of the European Wilderness Network partners from Czech Republic and Austria is Thaya WILDRiver. The European Wilderness Network representing Europe’s last

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One of the European Wilderness Network partner from Finland is Archipelago National Park.The European Wilderness Network representing Europe’s last Wilderness, was founded

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One of the European Wilderness Network partner from Lithuania is Čepkeliai Wilderness. Čepkeliai Wilderness, the largest protected wilderness in Lithuania, is located in

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The International Day of Forests is celebrated annually on March 21. It was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2012 to raise awareness about

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One of the European Wilderness Network partners from Turkey is Küre Wilderness. The European Wilderness Network representing Europe’s last Wilderness,

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Wilderness conflict management is a critical aspect of preserving areas with minimal human impact while addressing diverse stakeholder interests. Wilderness

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