The Erasmus+ WESEM project focuses on training students, landowners, farmers, and professionals in the forestry and agricultural sectors to become advisors in ethical farm and land management. Its main goal is to promote the implementation of sustainable practices, encouraging the coexistence between agriculture and biodiversity conservation. Additionally, it aims to...
Transforming Passive Nature Conservation into Active Stewardship: A Conversation with Pille LIGI
Pille LIGI is a passionate advocate for nature stewardship. As the head of the landowners' Nature Fund, she has dedicated the past three years to boosting private nature care and dissemination o
Transforming Passive Nature Conservation into Active Stewardship
Pille LIGI is a passionate advocate for nature stewardship. As the head of the landowners' Nature Fund, she has dedicated the past three years to boosting private nature care and dissemination of landowners privately done actions on this field in Estonia. She is a Board Member at Sihtasutus Loodushoiu Fond...
ELO 2024 Activity Report
Introducing the 2024 ELO Activity Report The European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) is proud to present its 2024 Activity Report, showcasing a year of commitment to sustainable land management, biodiversity, and rural development. This comprehensive report highlights our initiatives, partnerships, and achievements in advancing policies that support landowners and managers across...
Awarding of the Wildlife Estates Label to the Sierra de Sonsaz Reserve in the Region of Madrid
On March 21st, the renewal of the Wildlife Estates Label was awarded to the Local Minister of Agriculture and Environment of Madrid, Spain, Mr. Carlos Novillo, representing the Sonsaz Reserve, in the presence of distinguished authorities. This reserve, covering more than 11,000 hectares, is located in the Sierra de Sonsaz...
Wildlife Estates Belgium dinner
March 2025, Brussels – The Belgian chapter of the Wildlife Estates (WE) Label celebrated the expansion of the Networks by awarding nine additional Estates in the country with the Label. The event took place at the Cercle Royal Gaulois in Brussels, bringing together over 100 members and partners to celebrate...
Wildlife Estate Plenary Session 2024
Key discussions on this annual meeting focused on Wildlife Estates' role in biodiversity leadership took place in September in Arhem. A panel featuring Miles Montgomery, JamesJoicey, and Heidi Kruger addressed the label's significance in achieving the 2030 EU Biodiversity Strategy. Labels were awarded to exemplary estates, including Landgoed Middachten and...
Manifesto for European Elections 2024
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ELO 2023 Activity Report
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A wine project in Xàbia has been awarded with the Wildlife Estates environmental label
The Coster d'en Sala winemaking restoration project, located in the Lluca district of Xàbia, has been awarded the Wildlife Estates (WE) environmental label - a European recognition for rural estates committed to biodiversity and landscape conservation. A Commitment to Conservation This distinction, promoted by the European Landowners’ Organization (ELO), certifies Coster d’en Sala’s strong environmental commitment. The...