PAN Parks - European network of wilderness protected areas - news
11 Dec 2007
New Finnish National Park becomes the first marine area to be certified as Best of Europe’s wilderness
Archipelago National Park in the Baltic Sea has received recognition this week of being one of the best managed wilderness areas in Europe. As a result of undergoing an intensive independent assessment of its conservation, visitor management and sustainable tourism development it received the coveted status of being a certified PAN Park. Oulanka National Park was the first Finnish national park in the PAN Parks network. » Read more
02 Feb 2007
Georgian national park joins European protected areas network
Georgia’s Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, one of Europe’s largest parks, has increased its protection status by joining the WWF-supported PAN Parks initiative. » Read more
30 Sep 2006
Kure National Park in Turkey takes first steps to becoming a PAN Park
Kure Mountains National Park has taken the first steps in their plan to become the first certified PAN Park in Turkey. The letter of intent was signed by Ismail Mentes of Kure Mountain National Park and Suade Arancli from Ministry of Environment and Forestry at the Europe's Wilderness Days meeting in Finland. » Read more
Kure National Park in Turkey takes first steps to becoming a PAN Park
Kure Mountains National Park has taken the first steps in their plan to become the first certified PAN Park in Turkey. The letter of intent was signed by Ismail Mentes of Kure Mountain National Park and Suade Arancli from Ministry of Environment and Forestry at the Europe's Wilderness Days meeting in Finland. » Read more
10 Mar 2006
Retezat secures LIFE project for Alpine conservation
Retezat National Park in Romania has secured EU LIFE funding for a major new initiative for the conservation of alpine habitats. The Retezat Mountains are one of the most species rich areas dedicated to nature protection in Romania and are listed as a UNESCO Biosphere reserve because of their importance internationally. As one of Europe’s best wilderness areas, Retezat is a member of the PAN Parks network. » Read more
Retezat secures LIFE project for Alpine conservation
Retezat National Park in Romania has secured EU LIFE funding for a major new initiative for the conservation of alpine habitats. The Retezat Mountains are one of the most species rich areas dedicated to nature protection in Romania and are listed as a UNESCO Biosphere reserve because of their importance internationally. As one of Europe’s best wilderness areas, Retezat is a member of the PAN Parks network. » Read more
15 Feb 2006
Co-operating with the World Tourism Organisation
PAN Parks and the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) will co-operate in testing sustainability indicators in the field in one of the Certified PAN Parks in Bulgaria. This was the result of discussions held at Europe's Wilderness Days and follow-up negotiations. » Read more
Co-operating with the World Tourism Organisation
PAN Parks and the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) will co-operate in testing sustainability indicators in the field in one of the Certified PAN Parks in Bulgaria. This was the result of discussions held at Europe's Wilderness Days and follow-up negotiations. » Read more
15 Feb 2006
Dutch readers support Bulgarian PAN Park
The Dutch outdoor magazine OpPad has launched a special fundraising campaign for PAN Parks among its readers. The OpPad editors have adapted a plan from Central Balkan National Park to convert two former poacher shelters into a new information center. The action is in cooperation with Tiscali, one of the biggest internet providers in the Netherlands. » Read more
Dutch readers support Bulgarian PAN Park
The Dutch outdoor magazine OpPad has launched a special fundraising campaign for PAN Parks among its readers. The OpPad editors have adapted a plan from Central Balkan National Park to convert two former poacher shelters into a new information center. The action is in cooperation with Tiscali, one of the biggest internet providers in the Netherlands. » Read more
15 Feb 2006
Benefits in PAN Parks analysed
The cost and benefit analysis of PAN Parks will be prepared as part of the Research Network’s activities. The goal of this study is to collect comparative data from the various Certified PAN Parks to determine the socio-cultural and economic benefits of PAN Park status for communities and tourism development in the surrounding areas. » Read more
Benefits in PAN Parks analysed
The cost and benefit analysis of PAN Parks will be prepared as part of the Research Network’s activities. The goal of this study is to collect comparative data from the various Certified PAN Parks to determine the socio-cultural and economic benefits of PAN Park status for communities and tourism development in the surrounding areas. » Read more
15 Feb 2006
Conservation across borders
Oulanka and Paanajärvi National Parks have won an INTERREG Neighbourhood Project grant to strengthen the status of the twinpark as an important national and international attraction and provide for a common framework of nature-oriented tourism. The project is also supported by PAN Parks » Read more
Conservation across borders
Oulanka and Paanajärvi National Parks have won an INTERREG Neighbourhood Project grant to strengthen the status of the twinpark as an important national and international attraction and provide for a common framework of nature-oriented tourism. The project is also supported by PAN Parks » Read more
30 Oct 2005
German PAN Parks potential
Bavarian Forest National Park has great potential to become a PAN Park - considering its approach to ecosystem dynamics and tourism management. This was the main finding after the PAN Parks Conservation Manager’s trip to the area to meet the Directors of the German park and the neighbouring Czech park Sumava. » Read more
German PAN Parks potential
Bavarian Forest National Park has great potential to become a PAN Park - considering its approach to ecosystem dynamics and tourism management. This was the main finding after the PAN Parks Conservation Manager’s trip to the area to meet the Directors of the German park and the neighbouring Czech park Sumava. » Read more
