LIFEstockProtect presented at the very exciting international LIFE WolfAlps EU conference on the wolf and livestock protection

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The online conference as part of the WolfAlps EU LIFE project took place on May 27 and reached almost 2,000 people worldwide. Renowned experts from all over Europe described the situation surrounding the wolf and livestock protection in the Alpine countries of France, Italy, Austria and Slovenia – with all its successes and problems. The activities of LIFE WolfAlps EU were also presented, from wolf monitoring to herd protection measures, public relations work and courses for schoolchildren and young people.

Max Rossberg, Project Manager LIFEstockProtects, presented our LIFEstockProtect project in the afternoon and clearly emphasized that those directly affected, i.e. farmers, play a central role in our project and support it.

The direct cooperation with farmers and how crucial it is to be well prepared for changes was also emphasized by Nicola Notari, Head of the Nature Unit, DG Environment of the European Commission:

Coexistence means compromise. It is an ongoing process and all parties must be prepared to adapt. Especially in our coexistence with nature and species that are reclaiming old habitats, we must accompany and support those who are most affected. Farmers in the countryside provide important services that benefit everyone. Landscape conservation and biodiversity – many habitats and their species need the presence and care of humans. We must therefore do everything we can to support these people and prevent migration from these areas (analogous quote).

LIFEstockProtect aims to support and prepare farmers by offering courses on the topic livestock protection, by farmers for farmers. And much more!

The entire conference was recorded and is available online here . In the coming weeks, the speakers’ presentations will also be available on the LIFEWolfAlps EU website.

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