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A review of the Respect the Mountains series

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Several mountain areas across Europe are a little greener, more vibrant and significantly less polluted following a successful International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) Respect the Mountains series held throughout the summer of 2016 across nine events in eight European countries. The series – partnered by KEEN – was...

AlpWeek 2016

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The 2016 edition of Alpine Week (AlpWeek) "Alps and People" will focus on the manifold aspects of the relationship between the Alps and the people who live, work and recreate there. AlpWeek is an international event dedicated to new and promising prospects of sustainable development in the Alps. It is...

Terraced mountain landscapes

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Terraced landscapes exist all over the world. In Italy they are widespread throughout the peninsula, from the Alpine mountain range to the Apennines, as well as in the hilly terrains of the coasts and islands. The total extent of terraced areas in Italy is roughly 18 000 sq km, which...

The role of heritage territories in mountains

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A photofilm about three biocultural heritage territories and their role in conserving biodiversity and promoting locally-determined development is now available in a Spanish language version. The six-minute film uses stunning photographs to present the Quechua Potato Park in the mountains of Peru, the Naxi Seed Park in China, and the...

International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions

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The International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions (ICRSDMR) aims to share knowledge on agricultural, semi-natural and natural mountain systems, regarding research methods, tools, results, applications, trends and challenges. Another primary focus will be to link research in mountain areas in several regions of the world, with...

Trailing of the Sheep Festival

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The annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates for the 20th year in three picturesque venues in Idaho's Wood River Valley: Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley. Each fall, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates the over 150-year tradition of moving sheep, or “trailing”, from high mountain summer pastures down through the...