People are EUROPARC.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all who have been part of this organisation. Their legacy, service, commitment and passion have enabled EUROPARC to survive and thrive. We stand on the shoulders of giants.
To all who contributed especially to this 50 year special edition, in words, videos and pictures we are most grateful for your stories.
Thanks also to the Alfred Toepfer Stiftung for their generous donation that enabled his work to be created.
To the Directorate authors and editors and to Emma Moletto for bringing the vision and story to life, heartfelt appreciation.
And to all EUROPARC members and all who read and share our story, massive thank you for being there and staying with us.
Keep telling the Stories.
Impressum
Made possible thanks to the generous support of the Alfred Toepfer Stiftung.
Copyright/Publisher: EUROPARC Federation 2023
Kontakt:
Föderation EUROPARC e.V.
Waffnergasse 6
D – 93047 Regensburg
Tel. +49 941 59935980
Editors: EUROPARC Federation Directorate
Design: Emma Moletto on Canva for the EUROPARC Federation
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VERANTWORTLICH FÜR DEN INHALT NACH § 55 ABS. 2 RSTV:
Carol Ritchie
Geschaftsführerin Föderation EUROPARC e.V.
Waffnergasse 6
D – 93047 Regensburg
Tel. +49 941 59935980
Credits (in order of appearance)
Introduction:
“Front page” video: A Sustainable Journey - recorded and edited by Keith Partridge in the framework of Interreg CE CEETO Project
“Heart picture” & people working: The National Association Landscapes of Outstanding Natural Beauty - https://landscapesforlife.org.uk/
All other pictures & videos: EUROPARC archive and Canva.
International Cooperation:
Early exchanges: Eva Pongratz archive
People exchanging during Field Trip: David Butterworth archive: EUROPARC Conference 2010
People holding Natura 2000 Flag: Natura 2000 Award in Navalpotro, 2014. EUROPARC Spain.
All other pictures & videos: EUROPARC archive and Canva.
Personal contact:
Large group of people in front of wooden house: Esparc in Picos de Europa, 2018. EUROPARC Spain.
People exchanging outside on bench: Paulo Castro archive
Patrizia Rossi and Aitken Clark: Eva Pongratz archive
Collage pictures: EUROPARC Spain and David Butterworth archive: EUROPARC Conference 2010
All other pictures & videos: EUROPARC archive and Canva.
Mutual understanding:
Background picture wooden path, seats in forest & snowy hilltops: Paulo Castro
All other pictures & videos: EUROPARC archive and Canva.
Shared experiences:
Bridge; people exchanging in forest; tree in field background pictures: Paulo Castro archive
All other pictures & videos: EUROPARC archive and Canva.
Knowledge and Innovation:
Background image flyers on table: David Butterworth archive: EUROPARC Conference 2010
Background image man walking in mountains: Screenshot from A Sustainable Journey - recorded and edited by Keith Partridge in the framework of Interreg CE CEETO Project
ESPARC in Picos de Europa in 2018: EUROPARC Spain
Background image workshop: Paulo Castro Archive
People in front of Park signage: David Butterworth archive: EUROPARC Conference 2010
All other pictures & videos: EUROPARC archive and Canva.
Future protection and conservation of nature:
Background image bird flying: Paulo Castro Archive
All other pictures & videos: EUROPARC archive and Canva.
Because nature knows no boundaries:
Background image stone stairs: Paulo Castro Archive
All other pictures & videos: EUROPARC archive and Canva.
Into the future:
Ocean and rocks background image: Screenshot from the Nuestros Espacios Protegidos: a joint achievement and responsibility video
All other pictures & videos: EUROPARC archive and Canva.
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