Celebrating Decades of Dedication: Honouring Long-standing EUROPARC Members

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At EUROPARC, we take great pride in the dedication and passion of our members who work tirelessly to protect and preserve Europe’s natural heritage. This year, we are thrilled to recognise and celebrate those who have been part of our network for many years, reflecting their unwavering commitment to conservation across the continent.

We are especially proud to award the Decader Award to those who have been with us for 10, 20, 30, and even 40 years. These milestones represent decades of hard work, collaboration, and shared achievements that have shaped our collective vision for a more sustainable and harmonious future.

In 2024, we honour the following exceptional members:

40 years of partnership:

  • Association of German Nature Parks (Germany)

30 years of dedication:

  • Thuringian Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Conservation (Germany)
  • Xunta de Galicia (Spain)
  • Foundation Wildnispark Zürich (Switzerland)
  • Diputación de Barcelona (Spain)
  • Mercantour National Park (France)
  • Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Authority (Romania)
  • Government Agency Sachsenforst, Biosphere Reserve Oberlausitzer Heide and Teichlandschaft (Germany)
  • Gauja National Park (Latvia)
  • State Office of Environment (Germany)
  • Administration of Asturia, Ministry for Agriculture, Department of Mountains and Environment (Spain)
  • Ecrins National Park (France)
  • Harz National Park (Germany)

20 years of membership:

  • Nature Conservation Agency (Latvia)
  • Manfred-Hermsen Foundation (Germany)
  • Eifel National Park Forestry Office (Germany)
  • Brière Regional Nature Park (France)

10 years of commitment:

  • Duna-Ipoly National Park Directorate (Hungary)
  • Biebrza National Park (Poland)
  • Vätsäri Wilderness Area, Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland (Finland)
  • Alto Minho Intermunicipal Community (CIM Alto Minho) (Portugal)
  • Claire Cave (Ireland)

Each of these organisations has shown remarkable perseverance in safeguarding Europe’s rich biodiversity, ensuring that our natural landscapes are protected for future generations to enjoy. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all recipients and thank them for their continuous support and invaluable contributions.

We look forward to many more years of collaboration and shared success as we continue our journey together in the preservation of Europe’s natural heritage.

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