Solana Ulcinj – A Ray of Hope for Migratory Birds
The future of the most important resting area for migratory birds at the eastern Adriatic coast was on a knife's edge only until recently. Now, Montenegro's Ministry for Tourism and Sustainable Development has decided to put all of the Solana Ulcinj (except for the buildings and the last brine pit) under nature conservation. Thus, the ecological value of this region is officially recognised.
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Escaping from the cold to the Adriatic Neretva Delta
Tens of thousands of wild geese escaped the cold in Central Europe in the beginning of February. On their way towards the eastern Adriatic Coast, most of them fell victim to bird hunters. But 1,200 greater white-fronted geese and five red-breasted geese were lucky. They landed in the Neretva Delta in Croatia, where local conservationists protect them from poachers.
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Over 163.000 waterbirds counted
The riverine landscapes of Mur, Drava and Danube count among the most important resting and wintering refuges for waterbirds in Europe; this has again been demonstrated in this year's International Waterbird Census (IWC), registering over 163.000 waterbirds.
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2nd February is World Wetlands Day
The eastern Adriatic coast has more to offer than just beaches and a steel-blue sea: underground caves, huge lakes and karst moors - flooded and dried out by subterranean watercourses. At the World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, the Pan-European nature conservation organisation EuroNatur wants to draw the attention to the importance of wetlands on the Balkan Peninsula.
More ...No buyer found for the Salina Ulcinj
On January 16th, the Montenegrin Salina Ulcinj was supposed to be sold for a minimum of 257.8 Million Euro. However, no matching bid was made until the until of the auction. This is a partial victory for nature conservation as a start. Yet, the sword of Damocles is still hanging above the Salina, a vital resting area for migratory birds.
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Most important resting area for migratory birds on the Eastern Adriatic coast to be transformed into a building site
Since December 16, countdown is running for the most important resting area for migratory birds on the Eastern Adriatic coast. On January 16, the Solana Ulcinj shall be sold for at least 257.8 million euro, which implies the imminent loss of these valuable wetlands.
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Impressions from the Green Belt
Sakar hill land is not only a paradise for birds of prey, it also appeals through its rich cultural landscape and unique biodiversity. EuroNatur's partner Green Balkans now reveals the cultural and ecological highlights of this region in an exhibition.
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Peat Fires in Bosnia Are Spreading
Apart from the devastating fires in the “Crane Moor” of Livanjsko Polje another precious wetland in Bosnia-Herzegovina has caught fire.
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Don't be afraid of flood
This late afternoon, the Croatian conservationist Goran Gugic will receive the EuroNatur Award 2011 on the island of Mainau in Lake Constance. Last year, Dr. Ernst Paul Dörfer had been awarded for his commitment to protect the river Elbe. With the 2011 award, EuroNatur has linked Europe by including the Sava floodplains in Croatia, the largest alluvial wetlands in Europe covering more than 1.200 square kilometres.
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Huge Peat Fires in Bosnia
Unique biodiversity is in danger: a huge fire is raging in the 10,000 hectare wide “Crane Moor” in Bosnia. The fire not only threatens to destroy unique biotopes but also releases a substantial amount of carbon dioxide.
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