Baobab Avenue in Madagascar: preserving the wonder of nature
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Baobab Avenue in Madagascar: preserving the wonder of nature

Madagascar, a fascinating island off the southeast coast of Africa, is renowned for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes. Among its many natural wonders one in particular stands out: the Baobab Avenue. Stretching majestically for a distance of approximately 260 metres, this iconic avenue captivates visitors with its majestic row of ancient baobabs. Baobabs, or…

Fuerteventura: biosphere nature reserve
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Fuerteventura: biosphere nature reserve

Fuerteventura is one of the most beautiful and untouched islands of the Canary archipelago. In 2009, UNESCO declared the island a biosphere reserve to conserve this magnificent natural environment. In the article we explain how and why the local government is doing everything to preserve a heritage rich in biodiversity which is an integral part…

Wienerwald: the Viennese forest, a UNESCO biosphere reserve
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Wienerwald: the Viennese forest, a UNESCO biosphere reserve

Contrary to what one might think, Vienna has a green lung made up of woods, vineyards and meadows to the west of the city. It extends from the outskirts of the city to the countryside of Lower Austria. This is the Viennese Wood, one of the 727 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the world but the…

Halligen Islands: a journey between rails, islets and the sea of an enchanted place

Halligen Islands: a journey between rails, islets and the sea of an enchanted place

There is a small group of tiny islands up there facing Germany. They are the Halligen Islands and here every season means having to deal with the sea and climate change. These 10 islands are so low above sea level that at certain times of the year they are completely submerged and “reappear” after a…

Found 1000 rare plants stolen in Chile worth over 1 million euros

Found 1000 rare plants stolen in Chile worth over 1 million euros

April 27, 2021 – More than 1000 rare cacti seized from an Italian trafficker returned to Chile. The plants, which will be reintroduced into nature in the Atacama Desert where they were uprooted, would have brought in over a million euros on the clandestine market. More than 1000 rare cacti, some belonging to endangered species…

How to save the butterflies with flowers and plants

How to save the butterflies with flowers and plants

One time the relationship between man and the butterfly was harmonious and allowed this colorful insect to thrive and live peacefully on earth, but today, because of the pollution, deforestation and especially the continuing reckless overbuilding implemented by man, it has become more and more rare to see flying and resting on a butterfly flowers….