Old-growth forests are some of Europe's most valuable natural ecosystems, but they are also among the most threatened. Their role in conserving biodiversity, regulating the climate, preserving cultural heritage and supporting people's well-being is invaluable. According to a rough estimate, only around 3% of Europe's forests meet the criteria for primary or old-growth forests, and their extent continues to decline rapidly in Northern Europe.

Le 27 septembre, la population se prononcera sur l’avenir de l’agriculture helvétique. L’initiative «pour une alimentation sûre» veut réorienter la production vers davantage de végétal. Son objectif: faire passer l’autosuffisance alimentaire de 50% actuellement à 70%, en dix ans, tout en protégeant l’eau potable, les sols et la biodiversité. Alors que le projet suscitait l’enthousiasme […]

Wildlife & Biodiversity News: For years, Ann Hammond worked to transform her 12-acre Iowa property into a welcoming place for native plants and wildlife. The effort eventually brou.

Wildlife & Biodiversity News: Madagascar began rebuilding a giant tortoise population in 2018 with only 12 founder animals at the Anjajavy Reserve in the north-west of the country..

In 1890, eighty European Starlings were introduced to Central Park, leading to a population explosion across North America. Over the span of just 130 years, these birds have shown remarkable local adaptability, as indicated by genetic studies. Although their numbers have faced a decline, the evolutionary insights gained from their rapid success present a significant opportunity for understanding the foundations of biodiversity.

Wildlife & Biodiversity News: Deep in Ethiopia’s Harenna Forest, a snake that initially appeared familiar has turned out to represent a species new to science. The discovery began .

The Supreme Court has allowed the Delhi Forest Department to eliminate invasive tree species from the Central Ridge under strict guidelines from the Delhi Eco-Restoration Plan 2026-30. This decision aims to restore native biodiversity and is supervised by the Delhi Ridge Management Board.

Wildlife & Biodiversity News: For generations, vultures were part of the everyday landscape across India. They gathered around cattle carcasses, circled above rubbish dumps and cle.

Forests and woodlands cover millions of hectares across Australia, from tropical rainforests and temperate eucalypt forests to the vast woodlands and shrublands of the arid interior. They store enormous amounts of carbon, support biodiversity, regulate water supplies and help buffer the impacts of climate change. Yet we know surprisingly little about how these important ecosystems are changing over time.

New York Harbor is the focal point of an extraordinary ecological restoration project known as the Billion Oyster Project. The aim is to transplant one billion oysters by 2030, utilizing millions of recycled oyster shells to rebuild critical marine habitats. Oysters not only purify water but also foster biodiversity, thus the project is pivotal for re-establishing a thriving oyster ecosystem.

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 17 (PTI) Leveraging Keralam’s 2,000-year maritime legacy and marine biodiversity, the state government is planning an International Maritime Museum and Oceanarium. It will be developed as a single integrated institution with a unified governance and operating structure. The project aims to be a financially sustainable visitor attraction. The proposal to develop the Museum […]

New notifications propose declaring Western Ghats areas ecologically sensitive, raising concerns for generational farmers whose livelihoods and homes.Western Ghats, ecologically sensitive area, Kerala farmers, livelihoods, environmental protection, UNESCO World Heritage, Kasturirangan report, farming restrictions, wildlife conflict, habitat conservation, sustainable agriculture, mountain ecosystem, land use policy, community impact, rural economy

By evaluating the health of waterways across the U.S., researchers have identified a network encompassing about one-third of rivers and streams that, if conserved and restored, could sustain the nation's freshwater biodiversity in the face of habitat degradation and climate change. Mark Anderson of The Nature Conservancy, U.S., led the new study, published Sept. 16, 2026, in the journal PLOS One.

Les Journées de l’Innovation dans le Bassin du Congo (JIBC) ont débuté ce lundi 14 septembre 2026 à Kinkala, dans le département du Pool, avec une immersion consacrée à l’agroécologie …

Wildlife & Biodiversity News: In 2019, two Eurasian beavers were released into a 10-hectare woodland in North Yorkshire, where their activity gradually reshaped the way water moved.

Wildlife & Biodiversity News: A small freshwater fish that had not been confirmed by scientists since 1985 has been rediscovered in Papua New Guinea’s Sepik River. The spinach pipe.

Wildlife & Biodiversity News: A butterfly once declared extinct in Britain is now at the centre of one of the country’s most striking conservation success stories. The large blue, .

Wildlife & Biodiversity News: The story of the Galápagos giant tortoise is one of exploitation, extinction and an extraordinary conservation comeback. Pirates, whalers and other sa.

An HT spot check found four large waste mounds, alleged encroachments and makeshift structures in the Aravallis near DLF Phase 3.

China's Loess Plateau, once severely eroded, underwent significant ecological recovery. Communities actively participated in restoration efforts, receiving incentives for their work. Vegetation cover increased, and biodiversity returned to the landscape over time. This project demonstrated that degraded land can be restored with proper community engagement. The lessons learned offer valuable insights for ecological rehabilitation globally.