EnvironmentDead wood is vital - it provides shelter and food for many endangered species.
Topic: Biodiversity
Moose and polecat added as threatened species on Sweden’s red list
EnvironmentAccording to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden's moose population has decreased by approximately one quarter over just ten years.
Government aims to halve Sweden’s wolf population
Sweden"We have now reached a situation where wolves are actually affecting Swedish food production, and we cannot afford that", claims Peter Kullgren, Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs.
EU classifies mink as invasive
EnvironmentAssessed as a threat to biodiversity. However, Finland plans to apply for a derogation to continue fur farming.
Fines increased for killing protected species in Finland
FinlandThe value of a species is assessed based on a number of criteria. These include the size of the population, how threatened the species is and how fast it is reproducing.
Swedes earn money clearing invasive species
EnvironmentThrough the Crowdsorsa mobile game, residents of seven Swedish municipalities can help protect biodiversity - and get paid for their efforts.
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“Sweden – trading biodiversity for trophies”
Debate"It is becoming a sore pill to swallow for most Swedish citizens, seeing how the country with one hand portrays itself as a nature-preserving country and with the other hand literally sells out the country’s biodiversity", writes wildlife expert Misha Istratov.
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Record-low wolf numbers in Sweden raises suspicions of illegal hunting
Environment"I don't understand why it is so difficult to call a spade a spade. Why don't authorities and politicians dare to speak plainly about illegal hunting?" asks the President of the Swedish Predators' Association.
High levels of heavy metals and environmental toxins in Swedish hedgehogs
EnvironmentResearchers at Lund University express concern about high rates of pollutants.
Researchers: Global genetic diversity is declining – but the trend can be reversed
Science“The loss of genetic variation is widespread, which is alarming, but the tools to counteract further loss are available", says researcher Sara Kurland.
WWF on stalled plastic pollution treaty: “Major failure”
EnvironmentThe failure of UN countries to agree on a binding treaty to stop plastic pollution is “a major failure” according to WWF.
Devastating developments for Africa’s elephants
EnvironmentAccording to researchers, almost 80% of large animals have disappeared since the 1960s.
New UN body to protect the interests of indigenous peoples
EnvironmentThe advisory body will represent the views and ideas of indigenous peoples on nature protection and conservation efforts.
Swedish energy giant’s wind project threatens Scotland’s endangered wildcat
EnvironmentVattenfall is facing fierce criticism over its investment in wind turbines in a Scottish forest.
Karl Hedin: “The forestry giants are pushing to shoot more moose”
EnvironmentThe forestry entrepreneur believes the damage caused by moose is exaggerated in order to reduce the population and exploit the forest.
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Swedish government to dramatically reduce wolf population
EnvironmentOut of "consideration for people living and working in the vicinity of the wolf", the current wolf population of 375 animals will be reduced to just 170.
The UK declares “butterfly emergency”
EnvironmentEight of the ten most common species have declined in the country.
Deep-sea mountains thought to be home to 20 undiscovered species
EnvironmentThe researchers hope that the findings can "help inform future policies, safeguarding these pristine environments for future generations".
Invasive species threaten Svalbard’s flora
Environment"Many of the species that do not belong in Svalbard may be able to spread over a much wider area than they are currently able to do".
South Africa’s last captive elephant released
Environment"Our dream is that at his own pace, Charlie will learn to be the elephant he was always meant to be".
Study: Butterflies can cross the Atlantic Ocean
Environment"It is possible that we are underestimating the frequency and impact of these movements on our ecosystems", says study leader Gerard Talavera.
Fewer insects in Norway
Environment"During the four years we have been studying the number of insects, we have seen a decline in all the areas we have analyzed", says researcher Jens Åström.
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