Traffic accidents are a major cause of human-induced wildlife mortality, but this negative human impact on nature can be significantly reduced, for the good of both people and animals. The road prisms we have been installing on roads in Velebit and its foothills for two years are highly effective in reducing the number of accidents, as well as in mitigating habitat fragmentation.
We’re walking a path we’ve never walked before—we’ve recorded the first rewilding song and created the first rewilding music video for it. It’s time to sing about rewilding!
We received some wonderful shots from visitors to our social media pages who entered our contest. We’re happy to present the selected works.
Almost 10% of the total amount of carbon dioxide sequestered annually in Croatian forests is stored in the Velebit mountains. It could be even more—it would be enough to change the economic management practices for thickets and shrubs, according to our expert associates.
Zavratnica Cove and the town of Jablanac have gained a new digital dimension – anyone can now check sea quality online in real-time, thanks to satellite imagery and AI-based analysis.
The Emperor Fir tree is the largest common fir tree in Europe, standing at 42.5 meters tall with a circumference of 5.42 meters. Its health was deteriorating due to dry and rotten branches, while a parasitic plant threatened its long-term vitality. Sanitation work has been carried out to preserve it, ensuring its health for generations to come.
We are very proud – our wildlife and nature conservation workshop programme, which now in its fourth year, has surpassed the milestone of 1000 young participants. While we are happy to have raised awareness of the importance of preserving Velebit among such a large number of children, we are aslo looking forward to new encounters.
Every year, humans intentionally leave tons of lead in nature by using it as a common material in ammunition, endangering humans, animals, water, and soil. It’s time to stop this harmful and unnecessary practice!
Can you see yourself joining a passionate and innovative team of people working to make Velebit a wilder place? We are looking for a motivated and ambitious person to join our team at the position of Rewilding Officer.
Rewilding thrives on diverse perspectives, dedication, and motivation – qualities found in all our teams. This International Women’s Day, we speak to the female leaders accelerating action in our landscapes to find out more about their passions, beliefs, and commitment to making Europe a wilder place.