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Europe's mountains: rich in biodiversity but increasingly vulnerable

News Published 27 Jul 2010 Last modified 21 Jun 2016

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Snow-capped peaks, rocky inclines, rich forests and sloping meadows provide recreation and economic opportunities for humans and a home to many plants and animals. The European Environment Agency's new assessment of mountain ecosystems sheds light on their state and the pressures they face.