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
Two bears found dead in a snow tub
The dreadful news of the discovery of two Marsican bear cubs found drowned in an artificial snow basin in the municipality of Scanno has been circulating in recent hours. Our association had long warned of the danger of the site and the need to make it safe as soon as possible, even making itself...
Piani di Pezza towards environmental restoration
The Municipality of Rocca di Mezzo has recently started the approval procedure for the environmental restoration of Piani di Pezza. The decision comes after a long process that began in July 2023 by Salviamo L'Orso and the Abruzzese Ornithological Station, which, having learnt of the start of work...
Matese National Park: a new opportunity for the local territory
Forty years have passed since people started talking about the Matese Park but, to date, the project has still not been realised. For this reason, aware of the importance of acting in defence of nature, the associations Salviamo l'Orso, Intramontes, Club Alpino Italiano Sottosezione di Bojano,...
Presented to the press WADAS, the system that puts AI at the service of preservation
In the picturesque setting of Villetta Barrea, one of the villages located in the heart of the Abruzzo Lazio and Molise National Park (PNALM), a press conference was held today morning to present the WADAS application, an acronym for Wild Animal Detection and Alert System ("Wildlife Detection and...
Negative developments for the environment
Finally, a bitter note: the Council of State has rejected the appeal from associations against the expansion of ski facilities in Vallonina, a protected area of the Natura 2000 Network. This decision, which we consider unsustainable, jeopardizes an essential common good like the nature of the...
Salviamo l’Orso team expands!
We are happy to announce that the Salviamo l'Orso Association is looking for a new Communication Manager! This role will be crucial in enhancing our communication and raising awareness of our commitment to the protection of the bear and its ecosystems. Thanks to the support of The European Nature...
Participation in the EcoBear Conference
Last October, we participated in the #EcoBearConference in Baile Tusnad, Romania, an important opportunity for exchanging ideas on the challenges of coexisting with bears. We discussed crucial aspects such as damage prevention, road mortality, and waste management. Our presentation on human-bear...
A mural in memory of Juan Carrito
In Carrito, a hamlet of Ortona dei Marsi, a new mural dedicated to Juan Carrito, the young Marsican bear who captured many hearts, has been completed. This initiative celebrates his memory and the love the community has for wildlife. In Abruzzo, the question “A chi si fije?” can also be directed...
Safety interventions in Pizzone
At the end of August, a well in the territory of Pizzone was made safe thanks to the intervention of a local blacksmith, with the support of Salviamo l'Orso as part of the LIFE Bear-Smart Corridors project. This intervention was essential after the Isernia Fire Brigade was called in January to...
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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
