| Wolves
returning to Germany: opportunity and challenge
By John Linnell
Shattering the myth that wolves are denizens of remote wilderness,
wolves have begun to return to the human-dominated landscapes
of Germany. The story illustrates both the robustness of wolves
and the fragility of small populations, the possibilities of restoring
European wolf populations and the challenges this presents. Read
more
Wolves
and dogs: ancestors, prey, competitors, guardians and hybrids
By John Linnell
Wolves have a very complicated relationship with their domestic
descendants. In many places wolves prey on dogs, in others they
compete with them for prey, while others actually breed with them.
The wolf – dog issues present many challenges for conservation.
Read more
Focus
on wolf poaching in Scandinavia
By
John Linnell
Despite
the impression most people have of the law-abiding Scandinavians,
there are some who take the law into their own hands. Recent TV-programs
in Norway and Sweden have given the public a glimpse into the
shadowy world of poachers who kill wolves and other large carnivores
in the borderlands. Read
more.
A
new predator policy for Norway
by
John Linnell
For
the third time in 13 years the Norwegian parliament has voted
on a new policy for managing their wolves, lynx, bears, wolverines
and golden eagles. The new policy includes concrete population
targets for each species, while devolving much of the responsibility
for reaching these targets to 8 local management committees. The
overall objective is not so much to increase numbers (with the
exception of bears) – but is to try and increase local acceptance
for large carnivores and reduce conflicts. Read
more
June
18, 2003
Iberian lynx agreement signed
Spanish Environment Minister Elvira Rodríguez and Fuensanta Coves,
environment councillor for the Junta de Andalucía, have signed
an agreement to step up measures to conserve the Iberian lynx
and to activate the captive breeding program. The first phase
of the captive program will involve seven animals, four females
and three males.
June
8, 2003
Switzerland
rejects anti-wolf motion
The
Swiss National Council has narrowly rejected an MP's motion to
remove the wolf from the list of endangered species. More.
June
3, 2003
Glimmer of hope
over road threat to large carnivores
The
Polish Ministry of the Environment has said that no decision will
be taken on the routing of the Via Baltica expressway without
a full environmental assessment of all alternatives. More. |
