We were pleased to contribute to the TransFort event at the fortified church in Apold/ Trappold with an exhibition about our Open Landscape project. The exhibition deals with landscape change, ecological corridors and fascinating...
Once widespread across the whole of Europe, persecution and habitat loss over the last centuries has led to severely fragmented and declined populations. Thankfully it seems they are spreading again and numbers are increasing....
A few weeks ago we visited a seed market at the house next to the synagogue in Medias. We were very happy to see so many enthusiastic people there! It is a hugely important...
With the intensification of the agriculture and influences from Western Europe, it is becoming a common sight to see huge agricultural machinery on some of the roads of the Hartibaciu Valley. Whilst we understand...
Last week we participated in the Sibiu County Land Use Plan. This plan is conducted every 10 years and holds discussions with public interest groups such as NGO’s and associations, in order to hear...
We have already mentioned a few times, the importance of seemingly useless features of the landscape. Whether it be abandoned bits of land around the village or in this case, dead wood. Many believe...
One of the most overlooked animals across Europe, due to its timid nature and ability to hide itself, the Hare actually has many interesting attributes. It can run up to 80 kilometers per hour...
Sometimes the snow reveals secrets of the natural world. Tracks and traces, showing which animals have been where, are left clearly for all to see. We found these signs left in the snow around...
One of the most important features of an open landscape is that both people and animals can move freely. The wild animals that still exist in the Hârtibaci Valley need large spaces to move,...
Hardly any other animal charms us with its graceful elegance like the gentle, shy deer. These characteristics give it a familiar role in many children’s stories and make it a symbol for the quiet...