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!
What can we expect after the stop on 25 March?
The European Council puts a worrying brake on the law. Now approval becomes more uncertain and is postponed to “a date to be set”. We talked about it with Giulia Testa from European Young Rewilders.
The Central Apennine rewilding landscape becomes the destination for a tour aimed at learning about the landscape, its wilderness and the relationships that exist between local communities and wildlife.
The team effort of Rewilding Apennines, Carabinieri Biodiversity Unit of Castel di Sangro, and CRFS Lipu in Rome, facilitated the recovery and rehabilitation of the young griffon vulture monitored via GPS.
There’s a new job opportunity with Rewilding Apennines! We’re looking for a full-time Communications Officer who either lives in or is willing to relocate long-term to the Central Apennines. The role involves actively contributing to the growth of the rewilding movement at the local, national, and international levels by engaging all stakeholders. The Communications … Continued