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In the heart of Europe, in the eastern Slovakian lowland, lies a unique and beautiful wetland known as Hal’s marsh. For millennia, the natural pulse of the lowland Laborec river has carried water from spring floods into this marsh. Covering an area of 23 hectares, Hal's marsh is one of the last and largest natural wetlands in this region of Slovakia.
As an EU member state, the Netherlands is required to protect meadow birds and their habitats under the Birds Directive. However, the European Commission has found that the Netherlands is not meeting these obligations. This has led the Commission to initiate an infringement procedure - legal action for non-compliance with EU laws - against the Dutch government.
Some may remember it as Santa’s alleged worst nightmare, others may liken it to Neo dodging hundreds of bullets in The Matrix. After countless attempts to bury it, the Nature Restoration Law is here to stay. Today, it was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, officially making it a law, and it will come into force 20 days from now, on the 18th of August.
Every year, on July 28, people around the world celebrate nature conservation as one of the greatest ways to care for and protect our planet. This day serves as a reminder of the crucial importance of conserving the planet’s natural resources and recognising the efforts and successes of those who save nature every day.
The Eurasian Curlew is famous for its long, downward-curving, slender bill and bubbling ‘cur lee’ call. Despite popularity around the world, his long migratory journey is filled with dangers.
The EU urgently needs a dedicated funding instrument to address the escalating impacts of nature degradation and the climate crisis.
New report shows that 32% of seabird species at European level are threatened with extinction.
ClientEarth and BirdLife Europe have presented a complaint to the EU Ombudsman after they say the EU Commission defied its own democratic standards to get a revision of the bloc’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) over the line.
EU Green deal will continue but how and at what price?
Discussions about the European Turtle-dove are often centred around phrases like 'worrying decline,' 'depleted populations,' and comparisons to the fate of the Passenger Pigeon, which went extinct at the beginning of the 20th century. But now, there are signs of recovery of the western breeding population!
Wild pollinators are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems. From solitary bees and moths, to butterflies and bumblebees, they all play a vital role in the reproduction of many plants and contribute to the overall health of our environment. While traditional habitats like meadows are known for supporting these essential insects, quarries - often seen as barren landscapes devoid of life - offer a unique and crucial environment that cater to the many needs of wild pollinators.
New study shows the real scale of seabird bycatch in European waters.