Nature and biodiversity - Publications

This catalogue accompanies an exhibition of the same name developed by the Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe (LCIE), with the objective of providing thought-provoking perspectives on large carnivore conservation in Europe.

In October 2021, the Commission published an updated guidance document on the strict protection of animal species of Community interest listed in Annex IV(a) under the Habitats Directive. This leaflet provides a summary of its key aspects.

European Parliament resolution of 24 November 2022 on the protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe

This report outlines a pilot project on large carnivores funded by the European Commission. It focuses on improving stakeholder communication and best practices, especially regarding the role of livestock guarding dogs in reducing conflicts.

The Iberian pilot project "Exploring traditional husbandry methods to reduce wolf predation on free-ranging cattle in Portugal and Spain" assesses traditional cattle husbandry practices compatible with wolves. Researchers and producers collaborate to adapt practices in conflict-prone regions.

This report describes a pilot project on large carnivores funded by the European Commission. Implemented from November 2013 to November 2014, it involved various organizations in Slovakia and Slovenia.

Ten best practice examples that focus on improving stakeholder relations were selected and analysed. These were chosen to cover a range of biogeographic and political situations as well as all large carnivore species and stakeholder groups.

The Commission legislative proposals for the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2020, provided an opportunity for the EU and Member States, with the input of key stakeholders, to further design specific measures to protect livestock farming from potential damages caused by large carnivores.

This report examines human-bear conflicts, mitigation measures, and official frameworks in 15 European countries. Recommendations for managing problematic bear behaviour were developed by 34 experts after meetings in Slovenia and Italy in 2014.