THE CHILEAN ALERCE: ON THE ROAD TO EXTINCTION?
The Alerce, or Chilean Larch (Fitzroya cupressoides), is one of the most emblematic species of Chile, and is condemned to disappear if the government does not take immediate measures to avert its destruction. Its distribution in Chile is between the parallels 39o 50’ and 43o 30’ south latitude. [...]

1960’s Earthquake
It was in May 22, 1960 when the history of Valdivia was darkened by tragedy. A tremendous earthquake of 8,5 degrees affected the cities of Valdivia and Puerto Montt in Chile. The quake originated 180 feet below the bottom of the sea and 100 miles into the Pacific Ocean.There were not extremely large numbers [...]

I personally find passage graves – caves – standing stones and everything else in that frame of things to be truly fascinating, Dunmore Caves in Ireland have become one of the top seven most sought after sights for architects over the last 5 years. Ireland embodies so many wonderful treasures within her, we [...]

The Bialowieza Forest is the last “primaeval forest” within the European lowland – it is a scarce and precious type of forest;
· On the change of the 20th into the 21st century decisions have been made that will at least influence the natural future of the forest during the coming hundreds of years – [...]