August 14, 2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of Vaika Bird Sanctuary, the predecessor of Vilsandi National Park. The date is regarded as the beginning of contemporary nature conservation in Estonia – accordingly, the 100th anniversary of nature conservation in Estonia will be celebrated in 2010.
Estonian nature conservation celebrates its 100th anniversary
Hanno Zingel, the Adviser of the Ministry of the Environment
European nature conservation in its traditional meaning was born at the beginning of 20th century, when an obligation to preserve and keep for future generations rare species and remarkable natural features – such as a jet, a tree growing in a sacred grove, an erratic boulder or a white-tailed eagle – was acknowledged. One started to place under protection impressive natural memorials and to establish the first nature conservation areas.
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