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Info 17 January 2021 by WWF -- last modified 17 January 2021 In the midst of a challenging and tumultuous year we have some wonderful news to share. Due to long-term conservation work, including that by WWF Central and Eastern Europe and WWF-Romania, European bison (Bison bonasus) are no longer considered a vulnerable species in Europe. Advertisement The European bison population has increased from about 1,800 in 2003 to over 6,200; meaning that the species has moved up the IUCN red list classification to "almost threatened." Romania is among the few countries with bison roaming in the w...

The European bison is no longer a vulnerable species January 16, 2021 Bison bonasus) has moved from vulnerable to near threatened thanks to continued conservation efforts. Concerted, long-term conservation work, including that by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Central and Eastern Europe and WWF Romania, means that European bison ( Bison bonasus) – Europe’s largest land mammal – are no longer considered a vulnerable species in Europe, according to the most recent update of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. The European bison population ...

1. United States Regenerative agriculture is picking up steam in the United States, with groups dedicated to restoring soil fertility and reducing carbon footprints. Danone North America’s soil health program has reduced the amount of carbon dioxide equivalents by more than 80,000 tons since it started three years ago, reports the company, using farming techniques that sequester carbon in the ground. The program’s farming practices include planting more cover crops, fostering biodiversity on farmland, and protecting water systems. In 2020, the program grew by 64%, and it aims to expand en...