Afforestation in harmony with climate change
It will take years before the burned forest in Pirin comes back to life as we remember it. Fire destroys in days what nature builds over decades. But recovery begins with something small – with every planted sapling, with every helping hand. Today, hope is being reborn. With care and attention, drought-resistant and fire-resilient species […]
Foresters visit students for the International Day of Forests
On the occasion of the International Day of Forests – March 21, 2026, forest educators from the Southwestern State Forest Enterprise visited students from 1st to 4th grade at the Foreign Language High School “St. Kliment Ohridski” in Blagoevgrad. Through interactive games, the foresters Eng. Vera Stanishieva and Eng. Ivan Koyuv introduced the children to […]
The second report on the monitoring of biodiversity in forests has been completed
Within the framework of the project “Climate-smart forest management” LIFE19 CCA/SK/001276, WWF is working to adapt forests to climate change. One of the goals is to monitor whether the implemented adaptation measures have an impact on the flora and fauna. For the results of the monitoring to be reliable, it must be conducted over a […]
Adapting Forests for the Future: Insights from Slovakia’s Study Tour
In October 2025, Slovakia hosted a dynamic study tour under the CLIMAFORCEELIFE project. The event brought together 20 participants from across Central and Eastern Europe, alongside forestry experts and conservation practitioners, all united by a common goal: finding practical solutions for forest adaptation to climate change. Why It Mattered Forests are on the frontline of climate change. This study tour […]
WWF Hungary Introduces the Special Award Winners of the Climate-Smart Forestry Award
WWF Hungary has produced short videos introducing the three Special Award winners of the Climate-Smart Forestry Award. In the films, private forest owner Károly Mikó, as well as staff members of KEFAG Zrt. Császártöltés Forestry and Mecsekerdő Zrt. Pécsvárad Forestry, present their award-winning projects. The videos can be viewed on WWF Hungary’s YouTube channel. WWF […]
Forest educators from the Southwestern State Forestry Enterprise and students from Gotse Delchev exchanged knowledge about the forest and its wildlife
On October 9, 2025, five forest educators from SWSFE and the state forest units of Gotse Delchev and Dobrinishte visited the innovative First Primary School “Sts. Cyril and Methodius”.Over 100 children from the second and third grades, as well as their teachers, took part in the training. Everyone was introduced to the CLIMAFORCEELIFE project, which […]
Belgian forestry experts visit SWSFE to exchange experience
From September 13th to 16th, 2025, 50 experts from the Belgian Royal Forestry Society, including private forest owners, forestry and nursery specialists, visited the Southwestern State Forestry Enterprise (SWSFE). As part of their study tour, they visited the Lokorsko nursery and learned about the enterprise’s activities for sustainable forest management and restoration. Particular attention was […]
Forum on Climate Change and Forests in the Danube–Tisza Sand Ridge Region
Organized by the Hungarian Private Forest Owners and Managers Association (MEGOSZ), a conference and field demonstration was held on 6 August 2025 in Jakabszállás to address the impact of climate change on forests in one of Hungary’s driest regions. The event brought together government officials, forestry experts, researchers, and both private and public forest managers. […]
Remembering Pál Bódis, Forest Programme Expert at WWF Hungary
With deep sorrow, we announce the untimely passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pál Bódis, who died in a tragic accident on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Pál was a passionate and dedicated professional. For many years, he was one of the cornerstones of WWF Hungary’s Forest Programme and a committed, always supportive member of […]
WWF Hungary Recognized Exemplary Climate-Smart Forestry Practices
Budapest, June 24, 2025 – Eight forest managers received the Climate-Smart Forest Manager Award in three categories. The competition, launched by WWF Hungary as part of the CLIMAFORCEELIFE project, attracted 33 entries. From these, a jury composed of forestry and nature conservation experts, selected the award recipients. The aim of the competition was to promote […]