The Orientation Federation opposes DAP's plans to charge for organizing competitions in nature
The Latvian Orienteering Federation is against the proposed regulations by the Nature Conservation Agency that would impose fees for public sporting events in protected natural areas.
With just enough votes, the Government bets on changing the glacier law in the Senate
The Argentine government is moving forward with a reform of the glacier law aimed at reducing protected areas to enable mining investments, facing protests and environmental backlash.
What changes with the new Glacier law that the Senate will discuss this Thursday
The Argentine Senate is set to discuss a new Glacier law that seeks to reduce protected areas to allow for increased mining investments, particularly in copper and lithium.
Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government
Argentine President Javier Milei is pushing for a reform of the Glacier Law, which aims to reduce protected areas to facilitate mining investments, while the Peronist opposition navigates a delicate political landscape.
Businesses are Misbehaving in Popular Hiking Destinations – The State Tries to Catch Them in the Act
Travel companies are engaging in unauthorized activities in Finland's protected areas, particularly in Lapland, prompting state enforcement measures.
Pará has 7 of the 10 most pressured protected areas by deforestation in the Amazon in 2025, says Imazon
In 2025, Pará state in Brazil is reported to have seven of the ten protected areas most affected by deforestation in the Amazon, according to Imazon's report.
Protected Landscape Areas in the Czech Republic Need New Nature Guardians
Protected landscape areas in the Czech Republic are in need of new nature guardians to help preserve the environment.
Metsähallitus enhances monitoring of hiking sites
Metsähallitus is set to increase monitoring efforts at popular hiking destinations to prevent unauthorized tourism activities and clarify contractual practices.
List of the most visited protected sites last year: one stood out particularly
The article details visitor statistics for protected areas in Lithuania, highlighting the most popular sites and discussing the factors influencing visitor choices.
Environmental defenders and researchers cautious about trout farming in the Gulf of Riga
Researchers and activists express concerns over proposed trout farming in the Gulf of Riga, highlighting the need for scientific foundations in decision-making and urging the establishment of effective marine protected areas.
Indicted for administrative malfeasance, the leadership of Teresa Ribera accused of 'free reign' environmental policies for renewable energy companies
The leadership of Spain's ecological transition minister Teresa Ribera faces accusations of administrative malpractice related to unpermitted photovoltaic installations in protected natural areas.
Coastal fishing can continue as before in specially protected marine areas
Latvian authorities have decided that coastal fishing will continue without restrictions in specially protected marine areas, despite concerns from fishermen regarding new conservation plans.
Europe – Almost on a Ticking Bomb: The Situation is Not Encouraging in Lithuania
Lithuania faces serious threats from landfills situated in flood-prone areas, impacting drinking water and protected territories, as reported by a comprehensive landfill map.
The government announced the protection of four new areas
The Norwegian government has designated four new marine protected areas covering a total of 389 square kilometers in the Hardangerfjord region, prompting strong reactions from local politicians.
No cement, protected areas and free beach; an island is for sale in Croatia but no one wants it
An island in Croatia is on sale for over 3 million euros, but strict environmental regulations prevent potential buyers from making significant developments.
Los Haitises: land of mogotes, mangroves, exotic birds, and Taíno history
Los Haitises is a significant protected natural park in the Dominican Republic, celebrated for its rich biodiversity and picturesque landscapes.
Šumava Has New Inhabitants: A Group of Wild Horses Has Rushed into a New Reserve
A group of wild horses has been introduced to a new reserve in the Šumava Protected Landscape Area, making it the fourteenth reserve for large hoofed animals in the Czech Republic.
Air power lines under Devínska Kobyla will affect protected areas, more than 11 hectares of forest are endangered
The planned construction of overhead power lines by Západoslovenská distribučná threatens to destroy over 11 hectares of valuable forest land near Bratislava.
Tamanduaí: the smallest anteater in the world has a protected habitat with the planting of seedlings in the Delta of Parnaíba
Communities in the Delta of Parnaíba, Piauí, participated in planting native seedlings that aid in the recovery of coastal areas protecting the habitat of the tamanduaí, the smallest and least known anteater in the world.
A rare fungus grew on horse dung – Metsähallitus listed last year's best species discoveries
In Finland, several new species were discovered in various protected areas last year, including critically endangered species such as the copper underwing and the Lapland yellow butterfly.
Want to Extend the Protected Area at Grótta and Seltjörn
The Seltjarnarnes Municipal Council will vote next week on new terms for the protected area at Grótta and Seltjörn, which, if approved, will significantly enlarge the protected zone to include the coastline.
Club of Slovak Tourists Chairman Peter Švec and Hut Keeper Tomáš Hvizdák Violated Laws in the Tatras with Off-Trail Hikes
Peter Švec and Tomáš Hvizdák, officials of the Club of Slovak Tourists, violated nature protection laws by hiking off-marked trails in protected areas of the Tatras, according to the Slovak Environmental Inspectorate.
The drug trafficker also pollutes the wild Andalusian coast
Abandoned drug boats and gas containers are becoming a 'serious' and growing problem in the protected landscapes of Huelva, Cádiz, and Almería.