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
Logging in protected areas. Additional risk to the Marsican brown bear.
SOA, LIPU and the Environmentalist Forum have sent the European Commission a detailed dossier on the state of forest cutting in the Simbruini Mountains Natura 2000 site, denouncing a situation that the associations describe as one of substantial forestry deregulation within areas theoretically...
The poisoning toll worsens: reject blackmail, zero tolerance for criminals and for those who break the rules
New cases of poisoning in the PNALM, following those in Pescasseroli and Alfedena. Episodes that are repeated year after year throughout the region. SLO proposes to the relevant institutions and public opinion in Abruzzo a reflection on the causes of the problem and possible solutions. Findings of...
Sheepdog vaccination campaign resumes
The vaccination of sheepdogs against the seven major infectious diseases (parvovirosis, distemper, infectious hepatitis, infectious parainfluenza, kennel cough, leptospirosis, infectious bronchitis) is one of the pivotal activities of our association, which we carry out thanks to the support of...
Poison wipes out wolves and other wildlife in Alfedena and Pescasseroli
In addition to the heart of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, other similar incidents are reported throughout the region. A few infamous criminals, aided by the total lack of any preventive control over the territory, cast a shadow of shame over the entire Abruzzo community. At least 12...
Stop hunting reform: a real danger to wildlife and humans
Salviamo L'Orso, together with the main Italian animal rights, environmental and scientific associations, has made a direct appeal to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, asking her to stop DDL 1552, known as the "Malan-Lollobrigida DDL." According to the signatory organizations, the measure represents...
“Stories of Wolves”: from conflict to alliance. In pettorano sul gizio the presentation of Gianluca Damiani’s book.
On March 31st, 2026, starting at 6 p.m., Cantelmo Castle in Pettorano sul Gizio opens its doors to the wolf in a meeting dedicated to the presentation of the book "Stories of Wolves" by photographer Gianluca Damiani. Between stories, experiences and reflections on the large predator, Damiani will...
We won the defender award
On January 22, our association’s work to protect the Marsican brown bear received significant international recognition: the Italian Defender Awards 2025 in the “Defenders of the Wild” category, dedicated to the protection of the most vulnerable species. The award went to our Bear Smart Landscape...
Universal Civilian Service with Save the Bear: one year for nature and the Marsican bear
Do you want to dedicate a year to nature conservation and make a concrete contribution to the conservation of one of Europe's rarest species? This year you can again do your Universal Civilian Service with Salviamo l'Orso, participating in field activities and conservation projects dedicated to...
Marsican brown bear monitoring: first phase completed
The first phase of genetic monitoring of the Marsican brown bear aimed at estimating the population size with the highest accuracy has been successfully concluded. The activity, carried out mainly in the territory of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park and neighboring areas of expansion 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
