Within Europe, Areas of Special Conservation Interest are protected through the Emerald Network, whose aim is to ensure the survival of species and habitats listed under the Bern Convention. PolesiaвЂ™s spectacular biodiversity is recognized internationally and thus, many areas are protected. For instance, a metric that is positively correlated to river slope in a given region will also be positively correlated with river slope in other European regions. Volga rises, falls and traverses throughout western Russia. The вЂriver groupвЂ™ variable participates additively in our models, meaning that the models are qualitatively consistent over Europe. Main tributaries of Volga include Kama, Oka, Vetluga and Sura rivers. The drainage basin of Volga is also largest as compared to other European rivers. around 40 of surface waters in the EU (rivers, lakes, and transitional and. Forest is one of the last remaining parts of primeval forest in Europe. Protected areas of international importance Volga river is the largest river of Europe in terms of not only the length but also the flow rate (discharge). The quality of Europes surface waters has improved over recent decades. Parts of this primeval forest have remained undisturbed by humans since the ice. The area is also home to large mammals such as European bison, brown bears, grey wolves, and Eurasian lynx. Spring numbers of at least 150,000-200,000 Eurasian widgeons, 200,000-400,000 ruffs and 20,000-25,000 black-tailed godwits have been recorded in the Pripyat floodplains alone вЂ“ to mention just a few stunning statistics. In spring, millions of birds descend on Polesia to rest and refuel. It is one of EuropeвЂ™s most important sites for migratory birds. The survival of many depends on this pristine landscape. It creates a rich habitat with a diverse ecosystem of 1100 species and 15 priority habitats. Polesia hosts a massive diversity of insects, amphibians, fish, birds, mammals, and plants, many globally endangered. The 260-km Vjosa River is EuropeвЂ™s last free-flowing wild river. Although our land is relatively flat, we have beautiful, fast-running rapids that flow through virgin. Black-headed Gulls and terns at the River Pripyat Floodplains. By European standards, our rivers are small to mid-size.

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