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A walk in the woods on May 22 - International Biodiversity Day

News Published 19 May 2011 Last modified 21 Jun 2016

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Photo: © neil1877

Forests are some of the most important ecosystems in Europe, and are home to many thousands of species. Although the amount of forest cover is stable across Europe, it is declining worldwide, and the rich variety of life on Earth is also following this downward trend. On 22 May, International Biodiversity Day, the European Environment Agency invites you to explore and enjoy biodiversity in Europe’s forests.