Posts Tagged ‘ forest ’

Wild Balkans

February 2, 2010
By Green Stuff

One of the most fascinating nature documentaries you will find about vanishing species in the Balkans. The landscape is described as mysterious Tolkien-esque “middle earth,” a land of unique beauty. The photography is spectacular. Watch a full episode at: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/wild-balkans/video-full-episode/5519/
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The World’s First Ecopolis: City of the Future planned in a Distant Bulgarian Forest

September 25, 2009
By Amrita Brard
The World’s First Ecopolis: City of the Future planned in a Distant Bulgarian Forest

There is a vast stretch of relatively untouched forest in southeastern Bulgaria, covering 1,800 hectares and, according to photographs, possessing an almost mystical beauty. It is known as the Kobarelov Forest. It managed to survive various regime changes and ended up in the hands of the Kobarelov Family–until now. Its future now lies with...
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Eco Barons: The Dreamers, Schemers, and Millionaires Who Are Saving Our Planet

September 10, 2009
By Amrita Brard
Eco Barons: The Dreamers, Schemers, and Millionaires Who Are Saving Our Planet

Eco Barons, as its title suggests, is a fascinating tale about people—some rather unexpected–who have become stewards of our environment. From Doug Tompkins, the billionaire co-founder of Esprit who bought and preserved huge chunks of land in Chile, to Carole Allen, a widowed mother in Texas, who fought and won the protection of the...
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