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France paves the way for its green and blue infrastructure
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May 27, 2013
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After more than a year of discussions, France officially established its "trame verte et bleue" ecological network with the publication of a decree at the end of 2012. This Alpine country now has legal rules on how to define and implement its green and blue infrastructure.
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Better ecological corridors and fewer accidents involving animals on Swiss roads
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May 27, 2013
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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The Federal Council has drawn positive conclusions as regards the status of ecological corridors in Switzerland. A pilot project has tested how to successfully reduce collisions between animals and cars. The upcoming research field of landscape genetics provides new insights for the planning and implementation of ecological networks.
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Nature-friendly tourism and connected habitats in the Rhaetian Triangle
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May 27, 2013
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Supporting the implementation of an ecological network continues to be a major issue in the Swiss region of the Lower Engadine. The new "Colliar" project intends to improve co-operation on regional initiatives by different sectors.
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Natural forests for woodpeckers, beetles and bats
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May 27, 2013
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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The new Austrian project, "Network Natural Forests", intends to contribute to the protection of biodiversity by connecting its forest habitats via two elements: close-to-nature stepping stones and the co-operation of different protected areas.
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Alps and beyond: better corridors towards the Carpathians and the Mediterranean region
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May 27, 2013
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Ecological networks are important within certain geographical areas, such as the Alps, and also with neighbouring regions. Several projects are working to ensure that the Alps are better connected with their surroundings. Major steps have been undertaken in the Alps-Carpathians corridor and in the area connecting the Alps with the Mediterranean region.
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Launch of the International Connectivity Conservation Network
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May 27, 2013
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Connecting habitats around the world requires the commitment of a great number of individuals. To help these persons in their work, the World Commission on Protected Areas has established the International Connectivity Conservation Network.
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National parks remove exotic fish species
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Jul 10, 2013
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Collecting what was released into the wild fifty years ago is the order of the day in the Gran Paradiso and Triglav National Parks, where the fish species introduced have had serious effects on the natural environment.
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Project GreenAlps for more species diversity
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Aug 23, 2013
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Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM
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Laws in future are to aim more directly at promoting ecological networking in the Alps. Regions, protected areas and NGOs, including CIPRA, are therefore jointly initiating the GreenAlps project in the autumn.
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Salmon coming to the Rhine
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Nov 13, 2013
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Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM
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rivers and streams - biotopes,
rivers and streams,
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From the Atlantic to the Alps: by 2020 the Rhine will once again be a home to salmon. These migratory fish will then be able to swim unhindered all the way to Basel -short-term by unconventional means where necessary.
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Großflächige Schutzgebiete im Alpenraum
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Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM
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