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International conference on the conservation of high mountain lakes and mires
The event will bring together around a hundred experts to share the latest advances in the conservation and ecological restoration of mountain aquatic ecosystems. Organised by the project LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, it will include the presentation of the project’s main achievements, as the initiative comes to an end in 2026. The International Conference on the…
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From research to action: restoring high mountain lakes in the Pyrenees
Once again, the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project took part in the Nit del CEAB, an event aimed at bringing science closer to the public and providing first-hand insight into the research being carried out to understand, protect and restore the natural environment. The event took place on 25 September at the Centre for Advanced Studies…
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LIFE RESQUE ALPYR: restoring to conserve
Removing fish from a mountain lake, installing fences in a peatland, or restoring traditional mowing practices in a wet meadow may raise questions among people who visit or live near these natural areas. Why are these actions being carried out? What impact do they have on biodiversity? And how do we know they are the…
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The project LIFE RESQUE ALPYR participates in the second Conservation Biology conference for Early Career Researchers in L’Aquila
The LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project took part in the second Conservation Biology conference for Early Career Researchers, held from May 6 to 10, 2025, in L’Aquila, with two of our doctoral candidates. Giorgia Mattioli, from the University of Pavia, presented a poster illustrating the eradication dynamics of alien fish from 15 lakes in the Italian Alps, four already eradicated…
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The LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project showcased as a model of ecological restoration at CSIC’s Itinerarios Cicerón
Researcher Teresa Buchaca (CEAB-CSIC) took part in a new session of the Itinerarios Cicerón programme, where she presented the actions of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project as a successful case of ecological restoration in high mountain lakes. She highlighted their value as natural laboratories for understanding the impacts of global change. On 6 May, the…
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The third newsletter of the project is now available!
We are pleased to announce that the third newsletter of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project is now available! In this edition, we share the most significant progress made in recent months. This year, we conducted our first pilot test with rotenone to eliminate invasive fish species from high-mountain lakes. This action is part of a…
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Audiovisual pills to know the project
We are thrilled to kick off the 13 audiovisual capsules we have prepared so you can learn all the details about our project. This first video will give you an overview of the project, its objectives, and the main restoration and conservation actions. Starting today, you will find a new capsule every month. The videos…
