Biodiversity | European Ecotourism Conference 2010

Cloudberry Time

Cloudberry Time by Pasi Parkkinen from Finland is a Picture of the Week of Ecotourism Europe Flickr Group.

Neusiedler See – Seewinkel Nationalpark

Neusiedler See – Seewinkel Nationalpark by respontour is a Picture of the Week of Ecotourism Europe Flickr Group.

Explore Europe’s Wild Treasures competition

PAN Parks Foundation has launched a campaign to raise awareness of Europe’s excellent wilderness areas, the 11 certified PAN Parks around Europe. During a 11-week competition there are several prizes to be won through draws: weekly prizes of outdoor gear and the grand prize: one knowledgable and lucky winner will receive a trip to Majella [...]

Mammal watching - the way of the future in Estonia

Jon Hall of mammalwatching.com had a great experience in Estonia. On his trip to North-Eastern Estonia and island of Hiiumaa, organized by Marika Mann from Estonian Nature Tours, Jon focused for watching the Eurasian Flying Squirrel and European Mink which still survive in Estonia. Jon writes: “Estonia has the [...]

Bog Walking in Estonia

Bog Walking is a popular outdoor activity in Estonia. There are around 7,000 peat bogs throughout the country, the two best places to visit are Lahemaa and Soomaa national parks. Catherine Cooper shares her experiences in EasyJet Magazine: “Spring is the best time to visit Estonia’s prehistoric bogs, the Baltic state’s best-kept secrets.” Read whole [...]

First Guidebook on the Wetlands of European Russia

In the age of digital media, blogs, twitter, e-books and e-mail, it is so great to get sometimes letters by snail mail. Last week I had that pleasure! I did recieve a copy of first ever Guidebook on the Wetlands of European Part of Russia, compiled by old friend Evgeny Pogozhev from Ecological Travel Center.

Great [...]