Only 50 remain.
In the mountains of the central Apennines, the following survive.
the last specimens of the Marsican bear, a unique species in the world.
Salviamo l’Orso is an association of volunteers working to save the Marsican bear from extinction, gathering around it all those who care about the fate of the plantigrade and its natural habitat.
The Marsican brown bear is in Critical Danger of Extinction and, despite the renewed commitment and interest of the institutions in charge of its protection, it still shows no signs of a decisive turnaround that could remove it from the danger of extinction.
In addition to the measures that need to be put into practice by the various agencies in charge of protecting the bear’s environment, a collective awareness is needed that recognizes the battle for the bear’s survival as a cultural emergency not only in the affected regions, but of the entire country.
OUR GOALS
INFORM
To contribute to the knowledge and dissemination of the status of the species and the threats to it.
SENSITIZE
Promote and stimulate relationships among agencies and institutions responsible for the conservation of the species.
SURVEY
Monitor the territory in order to promptly report situations of risk or abuse on natural habitats.
MAKE
To study and fund projects to protect the species and its natural habitat, carried out with the help of members and volunteers.
NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
Protecting biodiversity and road safety: PNALM project approved
The Abruzzo Region has funded a project for a park along the SS17 road between Castel di Sangro and Roccaraso, to protect wildlife—in particular the Marsican brown bear—and reduce the risk of accidents. €2 million from the ERDF 2021–27 program for a major innovative road ecology project: a 6 km...
Save The Bear among Defender Awards finalists.
Defender, the British Brand synonymous with adventure, unveils the shortlist for the first edition of the Defender Awards. The international initiative, launched last April, was created to recognize and award heroes of conservation and humanitarian efforts, active locally in four categories, in...
Maglio Skyrace is illegal: warning issued
Salviamo l'Orso, together with the Italian League for the Protection of Birds, ALTURA, WWF Abruzzo, Appennino Ecosistema and Rewilding Apennines have sent a formal warning to the Municipality of Magliano de' Marsi (AQ), the Amateur Sports Association USA Sporting Club Avezzano and, for...
FIVE MONTHS AFTER THE DROWNING OF THE TWO BEAR CUBS, NO RESPONSE FROM THE AUTHORITIES
Despite our appeals and the technical report submitted by our association to the relevant institutions, reservoirs in mountain areas still lack safety infrastructure. This is the case of the Pizzalto reservoir (Roccaraso), which continues to pose a serious threat to wildlife and humans who...
Closed numbers and strict controls for the safety of people and wildlife along SS83 in Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
AFTER returning from a weekend spent at the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (PNALM), we decided to launch a new appeal to the municipalities of Gioia dei Marsi, Pescasseroli, Opi, Campoli Appenninico, Civitella Alfedena, and Villetta Barrea. This is yet another request similar to those...
Become a Civil Service Volunteer and partner with us
We are happy to announce that, for the first time, Save The Bear will open its doors to 2 Universal Civil Service volunteers. The opportunity is open to all young people between the ages of 18 and 29 years old who have not yet turned 29 and who wish to make their skills and passion available in...
World bear conference to be held in abruzzo
In 2026, the central Apennines will become the epicenter of bear conservation internationally, with a focus on the Marsican brown bear and human-wildlife coexistence. From September 20-25, Pescasseroli will host two important events: the International Conference of theIBA - International...
Drought in the Fucino Plain: a tragedy foretold that finds no reasonable solutions
In recent years, the Fucino Plain-one of Abruzzo's main agricultural poles where the richness of the soil, of lacustrine origin, and the flat conformation of the area allow the cultivation of products of excellence such as the Fucino carrot (which has obtained Protected Geographical Indication -...
Celestino V Bridge: we say “NO” to yet another havoc.
Salviamo L'Orso stands alongside WWF and the SP64 Committee, which, in recent days, filed a formal objection against the appeal to the Pescara Regional Administrative Tribunal advanced by the municipalities of Roccamorice and Lettomanopello. The latter, in fact, are among the firm supporters of...
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Association for the Conservation of the Marsican Brown Bear ONLUS
Olive Park Street, 11
65015 Montesilvano (PE)
Italy
VAT NUMBER: 02189990688
CF: 91117950682
MAIL: info@salviamolorso.it
PEC: ass.salviamolorso@pec.it
