The Viterbo Declaration has been signed by 80 scientists and experts, aiming for the safeguarding of functional beech forest ecosystems across the world.
Wilderness
Teiču Wilderness – New Publication!
We have a new Wilderness Brief available to read and download, about Teiču Wilderness, in Latvia. Please also read: Soomaa Wilderness – New Publication!
Central Balkan Wilderness – New Publication!
New to our publication database this week is the Wilderness Brief for Central Balkan Wilderness. Central Balkan Wilderness is 20 019 ha of platinum-quality
Should we stop illegal logging in Romania?
Logging operations threathen the Romanian forests, is Europe doing enough to stop it? We want to hear from you!
WILDRivers in Ukraine – New Publications
Today we are releasing new Wilderness Briefs for three WILDRivers in Ukraine – Mala Uholka, Shyrokyy Luh and Velyka Uholka WILDRiver. All are in
Majella Wilderness – New Publication!
In September 2018, the European Wilderness Society conducted a Re-Audit of Majella Wilderness, Italy. Our Audit Team spent several days in Majella National Park
What would it take to protect Wilderness?
Wilderness is a vital element of our natural and cultural heritage. It provides important economic, social and environmental benefits to societies, and performs many functions
Jasmund WILDCoast – New Publication!
Today we are releasing a new Wilderness Brief about Jasmund WILDCoast. This iconic coastline is in Jasmund National Park, Germany, and consists of chalk
Soomaa Wilderness – New Publication!
Today we are releasing another new publication about Soomaa Wilderness, in Estonia. This Wilderness Brief provides information about the unique Wilderness in Soomaa National
Interview with Holzindustrie Schweighofer: A policy change?
For a long time, European Wilderness Society has been following the illegal cutting of virgin forests, but also in National Parks across Romania. Holzindustrie Schweighofer
Species are disappearing, so is Wilderness
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) published recently their alarming Living Planet Report 2018. One of the things that stood out most, was the
Archipelago WILDCoast – New publication!
We have just published our Wilderness Brief for Archipelago WILDCoast, Finland. Here you can find information on the area, biodiversity and tourism of the
Retezat Wilderness – New Publication!
Today we are publishing a new and updated Wilderness Brief, about Retezat Wilderness, Romania. Retezat was one of the first Wilderness ever certified in
Adapting Sustainable Forest Management to Climate Change
Forests have always been a focus in nature conservation. Over the history of nature conservation, an extensive network of protected forests have been created.
Global Forest Change charted
Everywhere on our planet, forests are facing the same problem: climate change and human impact. We like to use wood and other plant material
Fulufjället Wilderness – New Publication!
Today we are publishing a new and updated Wilderness Brief about Fulufjället Wilderness. This 19 000 ha of platinum quality Wilderness is located in Sweden,
Borjomi-Kharagauli Wilderness – New Publication!
Today we are publishing a new and updated Wilderness Brief, for Borjomi-Kharagauli Wilderness. Borjomi-Kharagauli Wilderness, Georgia, is a platinum quality Wilderness, which is the
Weekly doses of Wilderness – coming soon!
Over the last few weeks, we have been busy in the office creating new and updated Wilderness Briefs for all the Wilderness in the
Wilderness Volunteers
Wilderness is a subject of growing interest amongst society. Consequently, more and more people have an interest to learn about and contribute towards the
IUCN and European Wilderness Quality and Audit System – commonalities and differences
The European Wilderness Quality Standard as well as the IUCN protected areas categories, particularly category Ia and Ib, designate and protect Wilderness in Europe.