Objective
Relations between humans and carnivores have often been strained and the latter have been persecuted to the point that in many cases their populations have been reduced to critical levels. This LIFE project focuses on three species of carnivore in particular: the wolf, the bear and the lynx. Wolf numbers are gradually rising again throughout almost all of Italy and wolves coming from Slovenia have been observed only a few kilometres from Tarvisio. Experts predict that this species will soon succeed in recolonizing the Alps. The bear is present with a population in central Italy, a remnant nucleus in the Trentino (4-5 individuals) and a nucleus in the eastern Alps, constituted by individuals coming from Slovenia and Austria. The lynx is found in certain areas of South Tyrol and the eastern Alps.
The attitude of local inhabitants vis-à-vis these three species varies. Bears are generally viewed with goodwill, whereas the wolf and above all the lynx are often still seen as unwelcome neighbours. Fear of damages to livestock and game are the main reasons why herdsmen and hunters are reluctant to accept these two species onto their territory. The principal threats to the carnivores are habitat fragmentation, intensive and unsustainable use of forestry resources, stray dogs, the presence of barriers across ecological corridors and increased disturbance caused by people through activities such as tourism and uncontrolled recreation and hunting.
This project is part of an international strategy for the conservation of large carnivores throughout Europe, funded by WWF International. As general objective, it seeks to encourage the spontaneous return of the large carnivores to the Alps and to maintain populations in good shape. A significant part of the project consists of extensive awareness campaigns, mainly directed at the inhabitants of areas potentially suitable for carnivores. Activities will be undertaken to reconcile the conservation of these species with economic activities (agriculture, stockraising, forestry) and recreation (tourism, hunting, etc). Modern information technology (GIS) will be used to plan and monitor the activities. The project also includes innovative measures to limit damages to livestock, such as training and handing out sheepdogs to the herdsmen.
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00198 Roma
Italy
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