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When wolves returned to Belgium after more than a century, the Wolf Fencing Team Belgium (WFTB) sprang into action, mobilising professionals and volunteers to help livestock owners adapt. Installing more than 200 wolf-deterrent fences since 2019 has led livestock damage cases to drop substantially!
Can countries unite to protect Europe’s large carnivores? A brand-new handbook is helping experts across the Dinaric–Balkan–Pindos region monitor bears, wolves and lynx together, overcoming borders.
Wolves, bears, lynx and wolverines—Sweden's countryside is inhabited by four large carnivore species. But can people and predators really coexist? The Swedish Wildlife Damage Centre is providing innovative solutions and hands-on support to help farmers, hunters and wildlife live together.
Nestled in the heart of Romania, the Transylvanian Highlands are one of Europe’s most ecologically rich regions, protected under the Natura 2000 network. Cristina Iliescu is Destination Manager of the NGO Colinele Transilvaniei.
Did you know golden jackals are making a natural comeback in Austria? The Golden Jackal Project is rallying citizens, hunters, and scientists to track this secretive species. From bioacoustic monitoring to wildlife detection dogs, discover how Austria is mapping their golden jackals!
Bears and highways don't mix—or do they? In Greece, bear-vehicle collisions dropped dramatically thanks to bear-proof fences, virtual deterrents, and smart warning systems. Learn how innovative measures are saving wildlife and making roads safer for everyone!
Can bears boost local economies? The Bear Friendly Label in Slovenia and Croatia is turning brown bear conservation into a win-win for people and wildlife. By rewarding products and services that promote coexistence—like honey from bear-safe hives—it is changing perceptions and increasing profits.
What’s life like for a wolf in a human world? The LIFE WolfAlps project’s immersive exhibition transported more than 50,000 visitors into the mountains, through forests and meadows, into villages and roads, all while taking on the perspective of a young wolf!
Ready for an adventure in the wild? Austria's Lynx Trail invites hikers for a 220 km route through natural forests where the European lynx still roams. Connecting three protected areas, this trail blends ecotourism with conservation and received a wave of attention from the media and tourists.
Explore how German shepherds are safeguarding their herds with the help of livestock guardian dogs! The Association for livestock guardian dogs trains different dog breeds and offers seminars to support farmers in exchange for a fee – which makes the association financially viable!