This week, the European Wilderness Team are visiting Synevyr Wilderness. For the last week the team have been in Synevyr National Nature Park with ten
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Romania: Management of Protected Areas and Wild Rivers
Romania is a source of vast natural beauty. It has a variety of unique landscapes; notably some of the largest remaining pristine forest in
Wilderness is a Tool to Protect World Heritage
The recent meeting on Coordination and Management of World Heritage Sites – The Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions
Wildfires rage across Europe
Parts of Europe and the United states are experiencing near-record temperatures and droughts, which have led to a wave of wildfires scorching parts of
New EU Report reveals shocking state of European waters
The European State of Water 2018 report, published this month, has concluded that only 40% of EU freshwater is of a ‘good’ or ‘high’
Position Paper to Wilderness of the National Parks Austria
The National Parks Austria recently published a position paper for Wilderness and non-intervention management in the Austrian National Parks. The technical committee for Wilderness
Links between Biosphere Reserves and Wilderness
We can find some of the most pristine nature around the world in Biosphere Reserves and Wilderness. Management styles and main attributes can differ
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
Open House at Synevyr National Nature Park
Do you want visit the largest lake in the Carpathian mountains of Ukraine, brown bear sanctuary, ecological or touristic trails to old-growth forest, peat
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