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Russia Creates New National Parks
Russia Creates New National Parks
By David Rutter
The Russian government has moved to create 13 new national parks and 9 new nature reserves, covering an area of over 3.8 million hectares - boosting its national protected areas to nearly 3 percent of its territory. The creation of the parks and reserves is to take place by [...]
Roz Savage Completes Pacific Row
Roz Savage becomes the first woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean
Sailing Around the North Pole
Norwegians Børge Ousland and Thorleif Thorleifsson will attempt to sail around the North Pole.
Alwal National Park
Alwal National Park, west of Cooktown on the Cape York peninsular, is Australia’s newest national park.
Flying Frog Discovered in Eastern Himalayas
Results from a decade of research in the Eastern Himalayas.
Pakistan Sets Record For Most Trees Planted in a Day
Pakistan Sets Record For Most Trees Planted in a Day
Pakistan has set a new Guinness World Record for the most trees planted in a day, a record previously held by India.
300 volunteers, working in temperatures of up to 37 degrees celcius and without mechanical equipment, planted 541,176 mangrove saplings in a single day.
The event was [...]
Plan to Involve Traditional Land Owners in Kimberley Tourism
World Wildlife Fund Australia has announced a new project that engages traditional owners, tourism operators and industry groups to manage coastal tourism in the Kimberley region in a more sustainable and culturally sensitive way.
Killalea Named National Surfing Reserve
Killalea, on New South Wales’ south coast, has been honoured for its history as a significant surfing location by being officially recognized as a national surfing reserve by the Australian government.
Indonesia’s Islands For Rent
The Indonesian Maritime Minister has proposed the idea of renting out some of Indonesia’s islands to nations affected by the rising sea levels resulting from climate change.
First Section of Murray Valley Trail Opens
First Section of Murray Valley Trail Opens
The first section of the Murray Valley Trail, a trail that runs through Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales, opened recently. The opened section runs from Ouyen to Mildura through Red Cliffs, and covers the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, Ramsar Wetlands, indigenous sites, and Kings Billabong Wildlife Reserve. Another [...]
Afghanistan’s First National Park
Afghanistan’s First National Park
Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency has announced the first national park for the nation. It was established with the help of the Wildlife Conservation Society, who provided their expertise to conduct wildlife surveys, identify the park’s boundaries, develop the park management plan, and train local rangers.
The park, known as Band-e-Amir (Dam of [...]
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