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RSSBest practices for the conservation and management of the black stork in Poland
This project implemented an impressive series of actions aimed at improving the protection of the black stork, and carried out monitoring to ensure that the black stork is now one of the most intensively monitored species in Poland.
Grazing to preserve Natura 2000 habitats and species: a Pyrenees example from France and Spain
Addressing the impacts of under- and over-grazing of semi-natural pastures, this initiative has built capacity amongst local authorities and directly restored 1,670 hectares of mountain grassland areas.
Bridging the spatial and temporal gaps in threatened oak forest habitats
This project has successfully improved more than 1,400 hectares of oak habitat across 30 Natura 2000 sites in Sweden, benefiting numerous oak-dependent species, and raising awareness in local communities about their outstanding conservation value.
Restoring the Danube floodplain, the largest wetland area in Slovakia, through conflict resolution
This initiative brought government agencies, water management companies, nature conservation NGOs and water sports associations together to ensure decision-making that respects the Natura 2000 values of the Danube floodplains.
The volunteer WWF Blue Patrol: protecting marine mammals and seabirds on the southern Baltic Sea coast in Poland
WWF has successfully established a volunteer “Blue Patrol” to protect marine mammals and seabirds, resulting in the rehabilitation of over 250 injured or sick seals and the protection of nearly 200 nests containing ringed plover eggs.
Conserving and restoring mire habitats in Estonia
Funded by the EU LIFE programme, this large-scale mires restoration intervention focused on the six most important mire areas in Estonia. It achieved the restoration of natural water conditions over nearly 8,000 hectares of mires.
"Magic of the Isar": raising public awareness to safeguard the Upper Isar River in Germany through music
WWF Germany and the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra joined forces to organise the “Magic of the Isar” concert to celebrate the unique meandering river landscape of the Upper Isar River, and to highlight its fragile nature.
Nest boxes for raptors in Natura 2000 farmland: demonstrating the biological control of the common vole in Spain
This initiative demonstrated an economical, long-lasting and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional rodent pest control in agricultural lands, through providing support to birds of prey.
EU 2030 climate and environmental targets within reach
The Commission's mid-term review of the 8th Environment Action Programme, released Wednesday, confirms that the goals are achievable.
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