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Latest update on ecological networks in the Alpine region
by zopemaster published Mar 12, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:19 AM — filed under: , , , ,
CIPRA has just expanded and updated its online dossier on "Relevant Instruments Relating to Ecological Networks in the Alpine Region".
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Results of the Workshop on Global Change Research in Mountainous Regions
by zopemaster published Apr 08, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: , , ,
A workshop on the global (climate) change and its impact on mountainous regions was held at the University of California Berkeley/US on 14 December 2008.
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350 newly discovered species in the Himalayas
by zopemaster published Aug 13, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under: , , , ,
A flying frog and the world's smallest deer are among the species discovered in the Himalayas in the last ten years. According to a report recently published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), between 1998 and 2008, a total of 353 new species were identified.
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New ALPARC brochure available
by zopemaster published Sep 24, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under: , , ,
"Large Carnivores in the Alps and Carpathians: Living with the Wildlife" is a recently published brochure containing the results of the conference on large carnivores held in Slovakia at the beginning of July.
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Catalogue of connectivity measures: new publication in English, French, German and Italian
by zopemaster published Oct 19, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under: ,
The Continuum Project just published online a catalogue of possible measures for improving ecological connectivity in English, French, German and Italian language.
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Europe's mountains: rich in biodiversity but increasingly vulnerable
by zopemaster published Aug 19, 2010 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: , , , ,
In its study 10 Messages for 2010 - Mountain Ecosystems the European Environmental Agency takes a closer look at Europe's mountain regions. Compared with the lowlands, regions above the tree line are home to a richer variety of plant and animal species. The biggest threats include land abandonment, intensification of agriculture, infrastructure development, unsustainable exploitation and climate change.
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Gran Paradiso National Park: what is causing young ibexes to die out?
by zopemaster published Aug 19, 2010 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: , , ,
Since the foundation of Italy's first national park in 1922, the Alpine Ibex has been preserved from extinction for the past 100 years or so. Now the ibex population at the Gran Paradiso National Park/I is seriously at risk. Three quarters of the young animals are dying during their first year of life. In 1993 the population totalled around 5'000 animals; today the population at the Gran Paradiso National Park is just under half that number. It is still unclear what is causing the death of the young bi-ungulates.
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Legal barriers and potentials for a pan-Alpine ecological network
by zopemaster published Nov 10, 2010 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: , ,
A synthesis report from the international technical seminar in the frame of the "legal barrier" work package of Econnect, which took place on 6 May in Grenoble/F, is now available. In the focus of the seminar was the question "How can legal instruments contribute to the objectives of ecological connectivity in the Alps?".
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Bruin is back!
by zopemaster published Apr 26, 2012 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
The number of bears in the province of Trento has grown, while the damage they cause has fallen significantly, states the report on bears in the province. But not all is well for Bruin and friends.
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Wolves: France wants to shoot them while Switzerland celebrates new-borns
by begle published Nov 15, 2012 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
In Switzerland they are celebrating the first new generation of wolves. But where should these wolves go? A national park in the south of France has initiated a debate on this topic - with consequences for the Alps.
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