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Alien predators pose a threat to ground-nesting birds in Northern Europe

Raccoon dog and birds nestThe invasive alien raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) proved to be a more frequent and opportunistic predator than any of the native predator species.
Alien species are recognised as presenting an increasingly global threat to native species, but we often lack evidence of their interactions and effects. For example, boreal nesting duck species have recently declined in […]

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Wild bees also need food!

Bee hotel - No restaurant!Bee hotels help wild solitary bees & wasps. Also rotten tree trunks and open sandy patches are good for them. But pollinators also need food. So mowe less grass & leave wild areas for wild flowers in the garden, please!

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Let’s Move for the EU Nature Restoration Law!

Move for nature - restorationJoin the virtual WWF challenge and show that we need an ambitious EU nature restoration law now!
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Removing “Road Dams” in Europe – Webinar

Culvert - a river runs trhough it - fish don'tThe World Fish Migration Foundation, The United States Forest Service, and The Nature Conservancy invite you to join us for a 3 hour, international webinar highlighting the need and opportunities to improve road and stream crossings to enhance the biodiversity of rivers across Europe! 
January 19th, 2022 from 15:00-18:00 Central European Time (CET) 
River fragmentation from constructed […]

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Help Migratory Fish Break Free

Dam removal - Rainbow troutPlease help migratory fish Break Free for World Fishmigration Day 2022 on Saturday May 21, 2022.
The official WFMD 2022 Participants Guideline is now available!
Download the guide for free on our resources page.

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