The forest is not a backdrop, it is a shared responsibility.
The article is a letter to the editor written by Srečko Štrukelj, responding to a piece by Gregor Danev, director of the Slovenian Forest Institute, titled 'Gozd ni kulisa. Je skupna odgovornost' ('Forests Are Not Backdrops. It Is Shared Responsibility'). The original article emphasized the importance of forests as lungs producing oxygen and warned against excessive deforestation threatening soil, water resources, and future sustainability. Štrukelj, who lives near the Menina hills, critiques the idealized view of forest management presented by Danev. He argues that while everyone has different perspectives on managing forests, some wanting them untouched, others wanting maximum exploitation, extreme positions are not beneficial. Štrukelj believes most local forest owners, primarily farmers in the area, manage their forests responsibly, viewing them as a resource bank and long-term reserve.
Kolumna Bojana Budje: BicikeLJ The word "Kolo," meaning bicycle, has been written with a capital letter at least until Monday for a reason. New road surfaces exclusively for cyclists are being opened, while cars are increasingly dismissed for polluting the environment, whether powered by oil and gasoline or electric vehicles burdened with waste batteries. Ljubljana is becoming a cycling city. Not surprisingly, this was confirmed by the discovery of a wooden bicycle near the Ljubljana Marshes, on the site of former settlements. After restoration at the Roman-German central museum in Mainz, archaeologists estimated its age at an astonishing 5,200 years. Today, we boast having the world's oldest preserved bicycle under UNESCO protection. Humanity has indeed been cycling for at least five thousand years. However, the marshes' bicycle is the oldest among wooden examples. In fact, human civilization has used wheels since the fourth millennium BCE. From Central Europe to Mesopotamia, numerous depictions of wooden and clay wheels have been found. Every elderly mother can cycle a hundred or two hundred meters faster than even Usain Bolt. Modern bicycles bear little resemblance to these ancient models. In urban settings, especially in cities considered urban, two fundamental principles apply. As Mikael Colevill Andersen once stated, people cycle in cities mainly because it is the fastest and most convenient mode of transport in European-style cities. Other reasons such as environmental care, responsibility toward the city and its inhabitants, and health concerns are secondary. Cycling saves time, reduces stress, and offers a pleasant way to move from point A to point B. According to one percentage of cyclists, this form of mobility also helps solve global issues. The author admits not being a cyclist. However, what impresses him most about bicycles is their simplicity. Instead of walking, people roll along the circumference of the wheel. Every grandmother, grandpa, and elderly mother can cycle a hundred or two hundred meters faster than even the fastest sprinter, Usain Bolt. A bicycle is also a miracle, it continues moving for some time after stopping pedaling, especially downhill. Based on this logic, Ljubljana’s ‘bicikeLJ’ is a brilliant invention. Gozd ni kulisa. Je skupna odgovornost An article titled "Forest Is Not a Set. It Is Shared Responsibility" was written by Gregor Danev, director of the Slovenian Forestry Institute. Everything he wrote should hold true, but it would be almost fairy-tale-like if it were actually the case. If he did not live nearly in the middle of the forest on the slope of Menina, he might still believe it. However, he looks at certain things differently than described in the contribution. Indeed, everyone has their own view of the forest. Some would preserve it untouched, others would exploit it fully, if I may phrase it that way. No extreme is ever good, not even in the forest. He hopes to assert that most forest owners, primarily farmers in the hills on the slopes of Menina, manage their forests well, aware that the forest is like a bank or reserve, always keeping this in mind. Recently, however, they have had to deal with ...
The article is a letter to the editor written by Srečko Štrukelj, responding to a piece by Gregor Danev, director of the Slovenian Forest Institute, titled 'Gozd ni kulisa. Je skupna odgovornost' ('Forests Are Not Backdrops. It Is Shared Responsibility'). The original article emphasized the importance of forests as lungs producing oxygen and warned against excessive deforestation threatening soil, water resources, and future sustainability. Štrukelj, who lives near the Menina hills, critiques the idealized view of forest management presented by Danev. He argues that while everyone has different perspectives on managing forests, some wanting them untouched, others wanting maximum exploitation, extreme positions are not beneficial. Štrukelj believes most local forest owners, primarily farmers in the area, manage their forests responsibly, viewing them as a resource bank and long-term reserve.
Bias read (Center): While the topic of forest management involves political and environmental considerations, the article does not take a clear ideological stance. The author critiques both extremes but does not favor one side over another. The tone remains balanced, focusing on practical concerns rather than partisan,
Why factuality (85): The article presents a reader's letter criticizing the over-cutting of forests and emphasizing responsible forest management. It references Gregor Danev as director of the Forestry Institute of Slovenia and quotes his views. The content aligns with the general consensus found in other articles about
Why objectivity (65): The article has a clear opinionated tone, especially in the author’s personal reflection on living near the forest and disagreeing with the perspective presented by Gregor Danev. This introduces bias and reduces neutrality. While it acknowledges multiple viewpoints, it leans toward the author's pers
The article by Bojan Budja in *Slovenske novice* discusses the historical significance of bicycles, highlighting their ancient origins and modern urban relevance. It references an ancient wooden bicycle found in Ljubljana’s Barje area, dated to around 5200 years old, and notes that early civilizations used wheeled vehicles as early as 4000 BCE. The piece emphasizes the efficiency and simplicity of cycling, comparing it to the speed of Usain Bolt and suggesting that cycling is both practical and environmentally friendly. While the author expresses personal disinterest in cycling, they praise its accessibility and benefits for older individuals, calling the 'bicikeLJ' initiative in Ljubljana a genius invention.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames cycling as a progressive, eco-friendly, and socially beneficial activity, aligning with left-leaning values such as environmentalism and urban mobility. It highlights the historical and cultural importance of bicycles, which can be seen as promoting sustainability and community. S
Why factuality (85): The article discusses an ancient bicycle found in Ljubljana and references historical evidence of early wheel usage dating back thousands of years. While the claim about the 5200-year-old wooden bike is presented as a fact, there is no primary source to verify this specific claim. However, the gener
Why objectivity (60): The article has a strong promotional tone towards cycling and urban mobility, using emotionally charged language such as 'fuj in fej avtomobili so zaničevani' (automobiles are being dismissed) and 'vsaj v tistih, ki se imajo za urbana' (at least those that consider themselves urban). It frames bicyc
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