Eurosite - the European Land Conservation Network

10/06/2026

🔥 Is fire the missing piece in sustainable landscapes?

Wildfires dominate headlines, but in many ecosystems, it is essential for health and regeneration. The real problem? Decades of fire suppression have created tinderbox conditions. Accumulated biomass, human infrastructure and climate change have turned what should be manageable fires into devastating wildfires.

The solution is counterintuitive: Harness fire as a tool — through silvopastoralism, controlled burns and traditional practices — to restore ecosystems, reduce wildfire risk and support biodiversity.

💡Join our webinar for an investigation with frank debate into:
🔹 Fire’s role in Mediterranean, pine and eucalyptus forests
🔹 Examples of successful fire management
🔹 Misconceptions, legal hurdles and carbon impacts
🔹 Balancing fire and human communities

🗓️ When? 25 June, 12:30 - 13:30 CET
📍 Where? Online via Zoom

Learn more & register here: https://www.eurosite.org/event/webinar-the-role-of-fire-in-shaping-sustainable-landscapes/

If you would like to use this webinar as stage for a pitch (3-5 minutes) about your work or project or initiative, let us know. We’ll find time at the beginning of the webinar to help you disseminate your message.

The International Network of Private Conservation on Agricultural Working Lands and Eurosite invite you to a webinar on rethinking fire’s role in conservation and climate action.

28/05/2026

After a gust of wind blew Henk’s hat into the water, it didn’t take long for Paul to roll up his trousers and wade in to retrieve it. Armed with a walking stick, he returned hat-in-hand to a round of applause.

This moment, on Day 3 of Eurosite’s Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Study Tour to Slovakia, captured the spirit of the week: people from across Europe forming connections through their shared dedication to protecting and restoring nature.

From 4-8 May 2026, conservation practitioners from ten European countries joined a Study Tour to explore wetlands, salt marshes and restored floodplains that demonstrate how healthy ecosystems can address climate change, biodiversity loss and water scarcity simultaneously.

We’re happy to share this article, originally published by the International Land Conservation Network (ILCN) at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, where we reflect on the Study Tour and the inspiring work of our Slovak hosts BROZ - ochranárske združenie & SOS/BirdLife Slovensko.

From 4-8 May 2026, conservation practitioners from ten European countries joined a Study Tour organized by Eurosite and hosted by Slovak partners BROZ and SOS/BirdLife Slovakia.

22/05/2026

This week, Eurosite and Latvijas Dabas fonds co-organised the GrassLIFE2 Study Tour across Latvia, exploring how semi-natural grasslands can be restored and maintained through long-term collaboration between farmers, conservationists and land managers. 🌾🐮🇱🇻

From 18–21 May, participants visited several nature-friendly farms, the Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES), SIA Sita Nature Park, and the Lubāns Wetland Nature Reserve. Along the way, they exchanged knowledge and experiences on rotational grazing, adaptive mowing, seed harvesting and other restoration approaches that are helping some of Europe’s richest grassland habitats recover and thrive.

A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed us so warmly and shared their knowledge, experience and landscapes throughout the week. These kinds of exchanges are invaluable for strengthening nature restoration efforts across Europe.

22/05/2026

12/05/2026

🚧 What are the barriers & bottlenecks to scaling up peatland restoration in Europe? Share your insights!

We’re inviting professionals and organisations working in (or alongside) peatland restoration to take part in a short but crucial survey as part of the LIFE SUPER EU project to scale up peatland restoration in Europe.

🔍 What we’re looking to understand:
- If you’re implementing restoration projects: what internal capacity gaps or bottlenecks are holding you back?
- If you’re contributing in another way: what external barriers are limiting progress in your country?

Your input will directly shape a Europe-wide Bottleneck Report, which will inform practical, hands-on trainings designed to address these challenges and support your work on the ground.

💡 This is your chance to influence how peatland restoration is supported and scaled across Europe.

👉 Take the survey by 29 May: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xbg-JOYfb0qfjn5i8Er6360l9YoUE0dFve5lrJg2k5NUQ09DMEVGVUxENlZMS1U0TTVKUVhYMDFFMS4u

This survey is part of LIFE SUPER EU (LIFE24-CCM-DE-LIFE-SUPER-EU/101212611), co-funded by the EU LIFE Programme. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the RELEX Foundation for a Better Future, the International Land Conservation Network at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and The Conservation Finance Network.

05/05/2026

Kicking off our study tour on Nature-based Solutions in Slovakia! 🌿🥾📓

Today, we visited:
🌾 Parížske močiare, the largest reed wetland in Slovakia
🐮 Kameninské slanisko, a salt marsh maintained by grey cattle
🦆 Žitavský Luh, a salt marsh and restored wetland

Participants from 10 different European countries trekked through wetlands and salt marshes, learning from the sites and from each other. A great first day out with BROZ - ochranárske združenie & SOS/BirdLife Slovensko. More highlights from the week to come!

Natuurmonumenten Natuurpunt Wetlands International NABU Bundesverband Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt LIFE Programme

28/04/2026

⏳ Last chance to get your ticket for InterLIFE Benelux! Registration closes on 30 April.

Join us for project presentations, workshops, field visits and plenty of networking with nature conservation projects across the BeNeLux region.

More details in the post below. 👇

Join the InterLIFE Benelux and LIFE Nardus & Limosa Conference in Turnhout, Belgium, on 11-13 May 2026 We kindly invite you to join the platform for LIFE nature projects and...

16/04/2026

🌸 Early bird registration is open for Eurosite's 2026 Annual Meeting!

You can now secure your spot in sunny Seville for three days of inspiration, collaboration and exchange on nature restoration, land stewardship and innovative nature finance! 🌞

🗓️ When? 2–4 November 2026
📍 Where? La Galeria, Seville, Spain 🇪🇸
🐣 Early bird offer: Register before 30 June and save €50.-

2026 is the year of the Nature Restoration Plans. Join us to explore what this means for nature conservationists, landowners and the partnerships needed to make it a success.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eurosite-annual-meeting-2026-tickets-1987051963914?aff=oddtdtcreator

🔍 More details on our website: https://www.eurosite.org/event/event-eurosite-annual-meeting-2026/

Many thanks to Fundación Biodiversidad, Xarxa per a la Conservació de la Natura (XCN), the International Land Conservation Network (ILCN) at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, The Conservation Finance Network and the LIFE Programme for facilitating this event!

Join Europe's nature leaders in the heart of Andalusia for the Eurosite Annual Meeting in Seville, Spain, on 2-4 November 2026.

14/04/2026

Last call to secure your spot at our NBS Study Tour in Slovakia! 📓🌿
Registration closes 20 April. ⏰

From 4-8 May, join conservation practitioners from across Europe in Veľký Meder, Slovakia, for field visits, expert exchanges and a hands-on workshop on wetland restoration and nature-based solutions, guided by Eurosite members BROZ - ochranárske združenie & SOS/BirdLife Slovensko.

🗓️ When? 4–8 May 2026
📍 Where? Veľký Meder, Slovakia 🇸🇰
🎟️ Ticket price: €275 (Eurosite members: contact [email protected] for a €50 discount code!)

Still need convincing? Here's what awaits you:
🔹 Visit to Parížske močiare (largest reed wetland in Slovakia) & salt marshes
🔹 Danube inland delta & restored wetlands
🔹 Veľký Lél Island excursion
🔹 Knowledge exchange with partners including Natuurmonumenten, Wetlands International, Natuurpunt, NABU Bundesverband, Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt & NL2120.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eurosites-nature-based-solutions-study-tour-2026-tickets-1978425994407?aff=oddtdtcreator

📝 Full programme & details here: https://www.eurosite.org/event/study-tour-nature-based-solutions-nbs-in-slovakia/

Join the upcoming NBS Study Tour to Slovakia to (re)discover the banks of the Danube along the Hungarian border.

26/03/2026

🌸 Save the Date for Eurosite's 2026 Annual Meeting!

Join us in sunny Seville for a 3-day conference where Europe's nature leaders come together to advance nature restoration, land stewardship and innovative nature finance.

🗓️ When? 2-4 November 2026
📍 Where? Seville, Spain 🇪🇸

The highlight? A field visit to the breathtaking Coto de Doñana, one of Europe's most iconic natural areas, where we'll bring the conference themes to life.

More details and registration coming soon. Until then, mark your calendars and start dreaming of flamenco and fresh oranges! 💃🍊

👉 Check our website for regular updates: https://www.eurosite.org/event/event-eurosite-annual-meeting-2026/

Many thanks to Fundación Biodiversidad, Xarxa per a la Conservació de la Natura (XCN) and the International Land Conservation Network (ILCN) at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy for helping organise this event!