Slovenian Armed Forces and encounters with large carnivores

On 9th March 2017, we held a presentation about brown bears and wolves for officers of the Slovenian Armed Forces in Postojna. We presented biology and ecology of the two species, their management in Slovenia, and some recommendations on how to behave when encountering bears and wolves in nature. The latter was particularly interesting topic […]
16 / 3 / 2017
Communication campaign, Conflict mitigation, E1 Public awareness, LIFE DINALP BEAR, News, Public attitudes, Public participation

New PlayDecide kit developed for better understanding of different stakeholders

As part of LIFE DINALP BEAR project, a new version of PlayDecide kit “Human and brown bear in Slovenia” was developed. It will serve as a tool for better understanding of different viewpoints through role playing. Large carnivore conservation greatly depends on willingness of people to coexist. When working with stakeholders involved in brown bear conservation, there […]
9 / 2 / 2017
Activities, Communication campaign, E, E1 Public awareness, LIFE DINALP BEAR, News, Public attitudes, Public participation

Monitoring the presence of a bear near garbage cans on Vojsko plateau, west Slovenia

LIFE DINALP BEAR project team reacted on local inhabitants’ request for information, as they were being faced with a garbage mess on Vojsko plateau in west Slovenia. The garbage cans, distantly located near the forest edge, attracted nocturnal bear visits in autumn. The inhabitants had to clean the mess afterwards, so they were not pleased […]
17 / 1 / 2017
C1 Organic waste, C2 Damage cases, Conflict mitigation, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public attitudes, Public participation

The second LIFE DINALP BEAR project bulletin issued

We are introducing a new issue of the yearly bulletin, which summarizes some of the most insightful and interesting events and conclusions. Hopefully, the contributions will satisfy your curiosity and give you an insight into project actions conducted in cooperation among four countries. The achieved aims of the project will guarantee a way towards successful […]
16 / 1 / 2017
Communication campaign, E1 Public awareness, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public attitudes, Public participation, Uncategorized

Bear-proof compost bins now available for commercial use

Bear-proof compost bins that are already being distributed for free as part of a project conflict-mitigation measures, are now available also for commercial use. They are produced by Mr. Klemen Trobec from Polhove Gradec, Slovenia. Bear-proof compost bins contribute to reducing human-bear conflicts, as they prevent bears from access to organic food. In this way […]
10 / 11 / 2016
C1 Organic waste, Conflict mitigation, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public participation, Uncategorized

Science day in Sodražica primary school

On the 16 of May, students and teachers from the Sodražica primary school hosted a successful science day that focused on living with bears. The science day incorporated presentations, classroom learning, and a field trip where students met landowners and farmers who had direct experiences with bears. Students were exposed to various tools and techniques relevant to Slovenia’s […]
19 / 5 / 2016
Communication campaign, Conflict mitigation, E1 Public awareness, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public participation

Genetic sampling of brown bears in north-western part of Slovenia

In December 2015, we finished with a very successful collection of genetic materials in the area of regular presence of brown bears in Slovenia and Croatia. This spring (2016), we will intensify our efforts of sampling in areas where bears regularly occur on their way from the Dinaric Mountains to the Alps. Sampling will be […]
15 / 3 / 2016
C5 Population surveillance, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Population monitoring, Public participation

Project on the Nature-Health Fair

Last week we attended the 46th Nature-Health Fair at Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre. The purpose of the fair is to show the diversity and integrity of nature, which has an important impact on the everyday life of our society. The fair was visited by more than 24,000 visitors. This four day event was divided […]
10 / 11 / 2015
Communication campaign, E1 Public awareness, F2 Networking, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public attitudes, Public participation

Protection against damage caused by brown bears on beehives

Three articles about the effective protection against damage caused by brown bears on beehives were published in the September 2015 issue of the main Slovenian beekeeping magazine “Slovenski čebelar”. One of the articles was written by the Life DinAlp Bear project team members from Slovenia Forest Service. The articles are in Slovene: Measures for preventing […]
4 / 9 / 2015
C2 Damage cases, Conflict mitigation, E1 Public awareness, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public participation

Following the bear tracks

On May 27th (during the Slovenian forest week 2015) Slovenia Forest Service and Slovenian Forestry Institute organized the workshops for the primary school children. One of the workshops titled »Following the bear tracks« also presented the activities on the project LIFE DINALP BEAR. Around 40 children attended the workshops.
28 / 5 / 2015
E1 Public awareness, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public participation