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• Strategic Placement of Poplar Plantations Can Reconnect Fragmented European Bird Habitats

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Environment

  A new study from the University of Eastern Finland reveals that poplar plantations can serve as critical "stepping stones" for forest birds in fragmented agricultural landscapes. R...

• Researchers Propose New Biocultural Strategy to Revitalize Europe’s Extensive Natura 2000 Conservation Network

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Environment

  Academic experts from the Universities of Göttingen and Kassel are advocating for a fundamental shift in how the European Union manages its 27,000 protected nature sites. By integr...

• Conservation Efforts Balance Rising Global Tourism at the Iconic Pink Sands of Elafonisi

  Published: Mar 2, 2026

  Section: Destinations

  Located on the southwestern tip of Crete Elafonisi Beach attracts thousands of visitors annually for its unique pink sand and shallow turquoise lagoon. This protected natural reser...