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
Killing of Orsa Amarena: the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Avezzano closes the investigation, Leombruni charged with the crime of killing animals aggravated by cruelty and dangerous shots.
Killing of animals aggravated by cruelty and dangerous shooting, this is the final charge that Avezzano Chief Prosecutor Maurizio Cerrato officially charged Andrea Leombruni, a butcher from San Benedetto dei Marsi. On June 25, 2024, the investigation into the killing of Orsa Amarena, a symbol of...
Sometimes Nature Wins!
A great victory for our friends at Mountain Wilderness, LIPU, and Italia Nostra against another environmental disaster due to the expansion of a ski area, this time planned in Veneto on the border with South Tyrol. A ruling that reaffirms the priority of safeguarding an area under state-imposed...
Welcome Wild!
The teams of Salviamo l'Orso and Rewilding Apennines are expanding with a new colleague. Small but enthusiastic, Wild is a Malinois breed dog that we are training to create our first anti-poison canine unit, thanks to the support of Patagonia. Wild and Julien Leboucher, his handler, will form a...
Terre dell’Orso award ceremony
On Monday, June 17, at 9:30 PM, in Avezzano, at Piazza Risorgimento Arena Mazzini, Terre dell'Orso, the documentary by Salviamo l'Orso and Treehouse Films, was awarded! Our filmmaker friend Constantinos Christou from Cyprus, the author of the documentary, accepted the special audience mention...
Drop by Drop
Free excursions continue, focused on wetland areas, promoted by Salviamo l'Orso as part of the Drop by Drop project, sponsored by EOCA European Outdoor Conservation Association. On June 13, we explored the beautiful valley of Carrito, which connects the Giovenco valley to Subequana, discovering...
Dead bear found
On June 8, at 3:30 PM, some hikers reported the presence of a dead bear in the Chiarano-Sparvera Regional State Forest near the picnic area. The Central operation of 112 alerted the patrol of the Forest Carabinieri of Sulmona and the Director of PNALM Luciano Sammarone, who intervened alongside...
News from Macchietelle
In May, we accompanied David Mills on his first visit to the Macchietelle Estate. Our sponsor has purchased 50 hectares of wonderful nature in Molise and has entrusted it to Salviamo l'Orso and IntraMontes, the association of Pescolanciano with which we have been collaborating for years. It will...
“Curiosity rather than doubt is the root of knowledge.”
In mid-May, we spent a beautiful morning with the children of the primary school of Fontecchio, our volunteers, and colleagues from Rewilding Apennines. Many, many questions about the Marsican bear and coexistence with wildlife. Many stories and experiences shared. Days like this keep hope alive!
Good news for the Genzana bears!
The cubs captured with their mother in the video published last November, climbing a fig tree, are in great shape after surviving the winter. In this video, taken by the staff of the Monte Genzana Reserve during monitoring sessions from a considerable distance with the "digiscoping" technique, the...
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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
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