Author: Sonsoles Armendariz

On Monday, 8 September 2025, the Wildlife Estates (WE) Steering Committee met at the Fondation François Sommer in Paris to review the label’s challenges and priorities. European delegates shared recent achievements, while the Scientific Committee, now chaired by Professor Klaus HACKLÄNDER, led a focused discussion on methodology and future biodiversity objectives....

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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