Kākāpō Population Reaches a Recovery-Era High of 325
September 1, 2026
Ninety young kākāpō have joined New Zealand’s official population count, lifting the critically endangered parrot to its highest recovery-era total.
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A Leopard Cat’s Return Offers a Glimpse of Kaeng Krachan’s Recovery
September 1, 2026
A leopard cat photographed after a seasonal closure offers a hopeful—but limited—window into recovery inside Thailand’s largest national park.
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Opinion: Park Housing Is Conservation Infrastructure
September 1, 2026
A $6.9 million grant program highlights a basic truth: parks cannot protect landscapes or welcome visitors if their workers cannot afford to…
Bontebok National Park Reopens as Flood Repairs Continue
September 1, 2026
South Africa’s Bontebok National Park has reopened key facilities after severe flooding caused an estimated R12.3 million in damage.
New Forest Begins Long Recovery After 100-Hectare Heathland Fire
September 1, 2026
Partners in England’s New Forest are assessing wildlife and infrastructure damage after a fire burned more than 100 hectares of internationally important…
Argentina Expands Prescribed Burns to Protect National Parks
September 1, 2026
Argentina’s national parks agency is using carefully planned prescribed burns to restore habitat and reduce the risk of larger wildfires.
Germany Commits €10 Million to Protect Ukraine’s Natural Heritage
September 1, 2026
Germany is providing €10 million for a conservation fund supporting Ukraine’s primeval forests and protected areas during the war and beyond.
Rare Native Snails Return to the Wild on Norfolk Island
September 1, 2026
A species once feared lost has completed a remarkable return, with 1,000 captive-bred snails released into Norfolk Island National Park.
Botswana Launches New Kgalagadi Conservation and Community Project
September 1, 2026
A new 30-month project will strengthen biodiversity protection, park management and community resilience across the Kgalagadi landscape.
Ladakh’s Wildlife Safari Plans Raise Conservation Concerns
September 1, 2026
Ladakh plans guided high-altitude wildlife safaris, promising community benefits while raising questions about traffic and disturbance in fragile habitat.