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Methodological guide of the hierarchical ecological networks
by zopemaster — published Feb 24, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
The pilot region Isère has published a guide presenting various experiences they led since ten years in different areas and the methods being used. The publication "Methodological guide of the hierarchical ecological networks - Ten years of experiments in Isère" is available in English and French.
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Wild cat back in Austrian forests
by zopemaster — published Dec 20, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
After more than fifty years, the wild cat returned to Austrian forests. To contribute to protection and a better acceptance of this shy animal among people, the Platform on Wildcats was founded in 2009.
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Fragmentation of Stelvio National Park management
by zopemaster — published Dec 15, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
A committee composed of members of the Italian government, the region Lombardy and the automous provinces of Trento and Bolzano has decided that the Stelvio national park/I should be run directly by local authorities. It foresees that the park will be managed by the Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano and the Region Lombardy, in collaboration with the municipalities concerned. According to WWF Italy, this could lead to an unnecessary and potentially damaging administrational fragmentation of the Park.
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TransEcoNet: Comprehensive inventory of ecological networks in Central Europe finished
by zopemaster — published Dec 15, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
The TransEcoNet project strives for a better connection of protected and less or unprotected landscapes across national borders in Central Europe. One focus of the project during its first half of implementation has been the analysis of existing transboundary ecological networks, their status of biodiversity and the detection of gaps in these networks.
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Journal "Conservation Biology" about ecological connectivity and corridors
by zopemaster — published Dec 15, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
The April 2010 virtual issue of the journal Conservation biology contains several articles on connectivity and corridors.The articles address phenomena and actions that affect movement of genes, organisms (including humans), and ecological processes.
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Powerline poles: a serious danger for the eagle-owl
by zopemaster — published Dec 20, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
Whereas populations of eagle-owl in many parts of Europe slightly increase, they stagnate or slightly reduce in Switzerland. The situation is especially critical in Valais, where only approximately ten breeding pairs are living. In the last twenty years this population has barely changed. According to a new study only ten percent of eagle-owls in Valais survive the first year of their lives. One fourth dies of electric shock when trying to sit on obsolete powerline poles, which do not correspond to current security standards.
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New tool for custom-made connectivity solutions
by zopemaster — published Apr 21, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: ,
Do you want to facilitate the migration of animals within and between their habitats? There are many different ways to do this. Whether you are a farmer, a mayor or leading a tourist company: the detailed search of the new online "measures catalogue" shows you possible activities to improve ecological connectivity that are adapted to your individual situation.
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Use "The Wall" at your events to emphasize the importance of ecological connectivity
by zopemaster — published Mar 29, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: ,
Are you organizing an event which aims at raising awareness on the problem of habitat fragmentation? Then borrow one of the six colourful installations the "Ecological Continuum Initiative" created for its action "The Wall".
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The bear's about!
by zopemaster — published Mar 09, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: , , ,
Clearly the big omnivore feels at home in the Trentino/I. A total of 27 bears were counted there last year, compared with a mere three or four in the 1990s. Meanwhile ten Slovenian bears have settled in the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park as part of the "Life Ursus" campaign.
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Five Econnect pilot regions officially rewarded at the Alpine Conference
by zopemaster — published Mar 30, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
On 8 March 2011 the Alpine Conference has officially recognised and rewarded eight Alpine regions - among which five Econnect pilot regions - for their exemplary work aiming at the creation of an alpine ecological network.
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