In the Bear-Smart Communities of the Central Apennines, an educational initiative has begun to raise awareness among children and teenagers about human-bear coexistence.

The year 2024 was marked by significant milestones for Rewilding Apennines. We realized some of our most ambitious dreams, opening new paths and experimenting with innovative initiatives that filled us with enthusiasm, pride, and, most importantly, a precious energy. It is this energy that will drive us to make new dreams come true and achieve the goals that await us in the coming year.

“You cannot bluff if there is a theatrical civilization, and theater is a great civil force; theater removes the cowardice of living, it takes away the fear of the different, the other, the unknown, of life, of death.“ Leo De Berardinis, actor and theater director     Theater is a powerful tool for communication, as … Continued

Rewilding Apennines is seeking two interviewers to engage with stakeholders (in Italian) in order to assess the impact of rewilding in the Central Apennines. We are looking for two individuals with a degree in anthropology or social sciences, or with experience in stakeholder interviews, who preferably reside in the Central Apennines region where fieldwork will … Continued

During the monitoring visit of LIFE Bear-Smart Corridors – a formal moment to verify that what has been done so far by the partners is consistent with the plans and rules of the European Commission – the role of bear-smart communities for human-bear coexistence in the central Apennines was strongly emphasized through testimonies, field visits, and official moments.

The poisoning of wildlife represents a cruel and criminal practice that we can no longer tolerate! Despite an Ordinance from the Italian Ministry of Health that details procedures in cases of suspected poisoning, reported cases rarely lead to effective investigations and convictions. Why can’t we completely eradicate this scourge?

Since late May, the Italian partners of LIFE Bear-Smart Corridors have been implementing a new initiative to engage local communities, to support the development of Bear-Smart Communities in the Central Apennines.

Rewilding Apennines announces the first international literature competition entitled “Wild tales” to actively promote the rewilding culture.

The new long-term agreement has been signed to take care of the 360 hectares with a focus on rewilding, biodiversity conservation, and benefits for the local community.

In Pettorano sul Gizio, the Bear Smart Community Genzana will be able to boast of having a unique, original place that is able to connect natural and human history in a permanent exhibition that will surprise everyone!