IUCN SSC Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe Specialist Group
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Overview and description
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As the glaciers retreated from the European landscape at the end of the ice - age, humans were quick to colonise the emerging land. During the 10.000 years that have passed since then, the human ...
Group leadership
Prof Luigi BOITANI
More about the Specialist Group
The LCIE views itself as a node (or hub) in the centre of an expert network that covers a wide range of activity. The LCIE therefore overlaps with many activities for which it can only claim partial credit. These include many of the conservation and / or research projects that group members and associated partners work with. In addition, will come some projects or specific products that are completely produced under the LCIE umbrella. This will embrace various ...
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IUCN SSC Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe consists of a group of experts who give their time freely to help conserve large carnivores in Europe.
Specialist Group work
The LCIE works to improve the management of 6 species of large carnivores in Europe. The LCIE provides updated data on species presence and abundance and support managements through the technical guidelines on best practices to enhance the coexistence of carnivores and human economic activities.
Understanding threats to Large Carnivores
This reintegration requires that we find pragmatic ways to coexist with these species - species which unfortunately can often prove to be rather difficult neighbours. Through the application of both the fruits of modern scientific knowledge and traditional experience the LCIE believe that conflicts can be overcome, or at least minimised, and that large carnivores can be successfully reintegrated into the European landscape.
Large Carnivore’s on the IUCN Red List
LCIE assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species to inform conservation efforts.
2022 LCIE’s Annual Report
Learn about LCIE’s work and results in 2022.
Previous reports:
2021 LCIE Annual Report
2020 LCIE Annual Report
2018 LCIE Annual Report
2016-2017 LCIE Annual Report