Pre-history of European forest
To explore the pre-history of the European forest, we have to travel back almost 11,000 years in history. We will learn
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International Day of Action for Rivers
On 14th of March, the international day of action for rivers is celebrated But what exactly is the international day of
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UN Agrees to Protect High Seas
UN member states finally come to an agreement to protect the high seas After a long debate in New York,
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Wetlands restoration in Slovakia
Wetlands are important Wetlands are a critical part of our natural environment. They are the vital link between land and water. They
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Ecosystem restoration high on the EU agenda
Ecosystem restoration is one of the most important ways of delivering nature-based solutions for food insecurity, climate change mitigation and adaptation,
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Pinus cembra is a symbol of Wilderness
Pinus cembra, also known as stone pine, is a remarkable tree species. It has a very extraordinary character and for
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How people perceive the forest
Forests have a positive effect on people’s health and well-being. Research of the relationship between humans and the forest reveals
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The boundary of the Wilderness
Identifying the boundary of the Wilderness is one of the two most important aspects in the Wilderness conservation process. Boundaries
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Are forest fires good or bad?
Man fire perception We often associate fire with having negative impacts on the environment and on our lives. We usually think
Read MoreGolden Sun of Tree-line on Alps
Beauty of the Larch in autumn The beauty of the Larch is very much magnified during nice sunny days, when
Read MoreDying forests
In the recent years, forestry in Europe has become an increasingly monitored activity. Especially from the perspective of dying forests
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Don‘t take your eyes off burnt soil!
International Soil Day This Monday is the 5th of December. It is International Soil Day, and therefore it is more
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Return of the forest at Stilfser mountain pasture
Glaciers and forests in Alps have a long history. Our expert Vlado Vancura visited one of such interesting places, called
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Shifting baseline syndrome
European Wilderness Society´s Wilderness Director, Vlado Vancura, continuing sharing his expertise with our readers. And we are glad to share
Read MoreUnexpected discovery on the Titanic expeditionÂ
The Titanic, the world’s most famous shipwreck, sits 4,000 metres below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Earlier this year,
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Fântâna Banului Lake has completely dried up
Written by Calin Dejeu One of the worst ecocides in Romania is the destruction of the Danube Floodplain. Hundreds of
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Funny Fungi: An introduction to mushrooms
Slowly but surely autumn is on its way, the mornings are starting to be cold and misty and it’s time
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Peat in the Heat: European wetlands during Climate Change
Since the last COP 26 in Glasgow global leaders and the public have finally been paying more attention to the crucial
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What is warWilding?
During the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the invading forces were moving to Kyiv. One of
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Wildlife crime in Austria: Better protection for imperial eagle, peregrine falcon, and co.
A new decree in Austria aims to ensure faster and more efficient prosecution in the event of deliberate or grossly
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