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Dinaric Alps Conference: laying the foundations for the protection of the Dinaric Alps
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Apr 13, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM
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The countries of the Dinaric Alps met in Brdo near Kranj, Slovenia, on March 8 and 9 for the first ever Dinaric Alps Conference. Concurrently the ministers of the Alpine states convened at the 11th Alpine Conference.
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Respite for the "king of the Alpine rivers"
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May 25, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM
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rivers and streams near-natural,
rivers and streams,
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It looks like no gravel is to be extracted from the Tagliamento for the time being. The company that was planning to extract more than a million cubic metres of ballast between Cimano/I and the Arzino tributary has withdrawn its project.
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From ecological islands to connected landscapes
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Nov 16, 2011
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Apr 24, 2024 03:25 PM
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Many animals live in particular outside of protected areas; most persons are not aware of the importance of ecological networks; a functioning economy needs biodiversity. These are the most important findings of ECONNECT. The Alpine-wide project came to its end in November 2011 after a bit more than three years of work.
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NGOs send joint message on the EU biodiversity strategy
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Nov 30, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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A group of 22 nature conservation NGOs, joined in The European Habitat Forum EHF, have expressed their beliefs that increased political effort is required at EU and Member State level to meet the new EU biodiversity target of halting the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the EU by 2020.
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Life+ Projects increasing ecological connections along the Alps-Apennines corridor and in Lapland
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Nov 30, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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In the frame of the LIFE+ Nature & Biodiversity programme 2010 two projects regarding ecological connectivity have been implemented. The objective of the project in Lombardy, Italy, is to increase the functionality of the ecological corridor between the Alps and the Apennines.
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One step further towards ecological connectivity in France
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Nov 30, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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The French law on ecological networks ("trame verte et bleue") has recently been updated with two decrees, which asses and divide the implementation roles of the state and the regions. Further information: www.actu-environnement.com/ae/news
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Sharing experience to strengthen green infrastructure
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Nov 30, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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How can green infrastructure and its contribution to the provision of a wide range of ecosystem services be strengthened at different spatial scales? An expert workshop on 'Green infrastructure policies and projects' aimed to answer this question. The workshop took place in Brussels on 7 September 2011 and was organised by Ecologic Institute with support from GHK and Institute for European Environmental Policy.
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Benefit for wood picker, capercaillie and co.
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Nov 30, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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In ECONNECT's Pilot Regions a number of actions were implemented improving connectivity for selected species and habitats.
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Connectivity in pictures
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Nov 30, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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nature conservation/support,
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Besides classic communication tools such as newsletters and press releases ECONNECT used innovative tools to raise awareness among the general public and the stakeholders.
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The promotion of a common Legal Framework
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Nov 30, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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The Alps consist of eight different countries, each of which has its own legal framework. A specific working group provided an overview of the different legislations in force at various governance levels that potentially affect ecological connectivity.
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