Bear-proof garbage- and compost bins serve their purpose well so far

In spring 2017, we implemented some measures for reducing occasions of bear visits to settlements in Slovenia: the bear-proof garbage containers and bear-proof compost bins were set in various locations in bear core area in Slovenia for the first time. Their purpose is to reduce frequency of bear approaching to the settlements. After the first […]
24 / 9 / 2018
C1 Organic waste, Conflict mitigation, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public attitudes, Public participation

26th International bear conference hosted by LIFE DINALP BEAR in Ljubljana

This week more than 250 bear researchers and bear managers gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on the “26th International Conference on Bear Research and Management”. The conference is organised by University of Ljubljana and Slovenia Forest Service in the frame of LIFE DINALP BEAR project and International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA). The main […]
18 / 9 / 2018
Communication campaign, F1 Project coordination, F2 Networking, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public participation

Are you interested in protecting your herd with the livestock guarding dogs? You can find all the necessary information in the newly issued handbook

Livestock guarding dog protecting the herd. Photo: T. Berce, LIFE DINALP BEAR If we want to maintain the long-term existence of pasture in the large carnivore areas, the protection of livestock is of key importance. The most frequent damages occur to the small livestock. For effective protection, the combination of various prevention measures should be […]
6 / 9 / 2018
C2 Damage cases, Conflict mitigation, LIFE DINALP BEAR, News, Public attitudes, Public participation

We have prepared a proposal for the regulation of bear watching activities

Our project team is coordinating preparation of the strategy and action plan for bear management in Slovenia. During the process, the need to prepare legal framework for commercial bear watching activities that would prevent potential negative effects of this activity on bears, while providing economic benefits for local community, became more and more evident. In […]
10 / 8 / 2018
Activities, C, C6 Ecotourism, Ecotourism, F, F2 Networking, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Management plans, News, Public participation

Also young ornithologists get to know bear

Youth Ornithology Camp took place from 24th June to 1st July 2018 in Zelše, Slovenia. 24 participants under the mentorship of seven experienced mentors were stationed at the Cerknica hunting lodge in Zelše. The camp was organized by DOPPS – Birdlife Slovenia and Notranjska Regional Park. Although the main theme of the camp were birds, […]
10 / 7 / 2018
Communication campaign, E1 Public awareness, F2 Networking, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public attitudes, Public participation

Excursion to National park Šumava and Bavarian forest

Slovenian LIFE DINALP BEAR project team, together with other Slovenian stakeholders in the process of large carnivores conservation and management, visited Šumava National park on excursion from 14th to 18th May 2018. Purpose of this excursion was an international meeting of stakeholders (foresters, hunters, researchers, large carnivore experts, decision-makers, wildlife managers, journalists) from Czech Republic, […]
19 / 6 / 2018
F2 Networking, Habitat conservation, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Population monitoring, Public attitudes, Public participation

A bear workshop at the Elementary School in Krasno, Croatia

We conducted a workshop at the Elementary School Dr. Milan Anić in Krasno (Croatia) on 30th May. About thirty pupils participated in the workshop and learnt about the anatomy and ecology of the brown bear and its behaviour, as well as about methods for preventing conflict between bear and people. The workshop roused great interest […]
11 / 6 / 2018
Communication campaign, E1 Public awareness, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public attitudes, Public participation

Intervention kit to help livestock breeders in emergency cases

On Tuesday 30th May, project team from Slovenia assisted a livestock breeder, who suffered from a large-scale depredation by large carnivores. LIFE Lynx project team and volunteers from NGO Dinaricum joined us on the field. On the pastures, located on rocky terrain with steep slopes, setting up a high electric fence can be very challenging. […]
8 / 6 / 2018
C2 Damage cases, Conflict mitigation, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public attitudes, Public participation, Uncategorized

LIFE Capacity building Slovenia supports applicants for the new call of proposals

The project LIFE Capacity building Slovenia held an information workshop for applicants for EU LIFE funding in Ljubljana, Slovenia. They presented the latest news about LIFE 2018 call for applications and its changes in the themes Nature, Environment and Climate change. A team member from Slovenia Forest Service presented his experience with application of LIFE […]
1 / 6 / 2018
F2 Networking, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public participation

Tracking large carnivores – Open Door Day at Slovenia Forest Service and Slovenian Forestry Institute

On Tuesday, May 29th, Open day was organised as part of the “Week of Forests” at Slovenian Forestry Institute and Slovenia Forest Service. More than 300 participants attended the event, which celebrated also Natura 2000 day. In cooperation with LIFE Lynx, we performed two workshops about large carnivores for primary-school and kindergarten children. We presented […]
30 / 5 / 2018
Communication campaign, E1 Public awareness, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public attitudes, Public participation