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

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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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The Dwarf Pine (Pinus Mugo) thrives in the rugged landscapes of Majella, Italy, a region celebrated for its diverse flora

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Pinus cembra is a favourite tree of many people living particularly around Alps and Carpathians. There are many stories about

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The “paradox of fire suppression” refers to a counter intuitive phenomenon in which the active suppression of wildfires, such as

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Fear of the forest is pretty common among people. Imagine that you are alone somewhere in the middle of the forest.

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In the midst of lush green landscapes and breathtaking biodiversity, European forests have long been cherished for their ecological and

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The devastation caused by the bark beetle infestation in forests has become an increasing concern for forest workers and owners.

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In a haunting wake-up call, the United States reflects on its own mistakes from 40 years ago, urging Canada to heed

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The forest in the Austrian Alps suffers considerable damage due to various factors. Climatic changes, among other things, cause sudden

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Wetlands in the Czech Republic are vital for supporting biodiversity. They provide essential habitats for diverse plant and animal species,

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The Stilfser Valley has a fascination forest history. Valley is part of Val Venosta or Vinschgau area. It is a

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Wood is a product of the forest Wood is one of the most common forest products. We all met with

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Experience shows that children love to explore trees and enjoy wandering in the forest. On nice summer days, they wander

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The history of the forest in Central Europe is characterised by thousands of years of use by people. This period

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Searching for primeval forests Knowledge about prehistoric forests provides interesting information about the dynamics changes in the landscape. Changes that

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People feel fear from forest Many people when exploring the forest feel the fear. This is even more common when

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European beech once dominated Europe European beech is a unique tree. It used to be the most common broadleaved tree and

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International Day of Forests is observed annually on March 21 to celebrate forests and create awareness about the forests’ importance and need

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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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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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Pinus cembra, also known as stone pine, is a remarkable tree species. It has a very extraordinary character and for

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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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Man fire perception We often associate fire with having negative impacts on the environment and on our lives. We usually think

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Beauty of the Larch in autumn The beauty of the Larch is very much magnified during nice sunny days, when

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In the recent years, forestry in Europe has become an increasingly monitored activity. Especially from the perspective of dying forests

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European Wilderness Society´s Wilderness Director, Vlado Vancura, continuing sharing his expertise with our readers. And we are glad to share

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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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The use of large machines in forestry and the associated soil damage is a problem that is widely underestimated. Until

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There are heated arguments about the use of forests in the debate about wood production, climate protection and biodiversity. A

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