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

Letter from Commissioners Hogan and Vella to the EU Ministers of Environment and Ministers of Agriculture with regard to the situation of the wolf in Europe.

The Agreement to participate in the EU Platform on Coexistence between People and Large Carnivores is provided in 21 languages.

Ecological correlates of large carnivore depredation on sheep in Europe (Gervasi et al., 2021).

Accompanying toolbox for the toolkit. The toolbox includes examples of different platform types, a financing table, a model for a stakeholder questionnaire, an evaluation form template, examples of an agenda, templates for a stakeholder analysis and a platform budget planner.

The LIFE programme has played a valuable role in demonstrating ways of managing conflicts in areas of coexistence. Involving stakeholders such as stockbreeders and hunters has been important in reconciling conservation and socio-economic goals. Success varies, but all projects offer valuable lessons

Research for AGRI Committee - The revival of wolves and other large predators and its impact on farmers and their livelihood in rural regions of Europe (Linnell & Cretois, 2018).

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.