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
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...
Securing the well in Pizzone: an important step for bear safety
In late August, we worked with a local locksmith to secure a well in the Pizzone area of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. This cavity, dangerous for bears and other animals, had been reported to be dangerous back in January, when the Isernia Fire Department had to intervene to save a...
Preliminary hearing set for Andrea Leombruni’s trial.
The first news we want to share is the formalization of the hearing for Andrea Leombruni, the man who on the night of August 31 shot and killed Amarena the bear. The hearing is set for Dec. 23. We will be there.
Removal of 400 meters of barbed wire on Mt. Mitra
On October 26, volunteers from Rewilding Apennines and Salviamo l'Orso removed 400 meters of barbed wire on Monte Mitra, an ecologically and culturally important area between Sulmona and Pettorano sul Gizio. This barbed wire, now useless and abandoned, posed a danger to wildlife, restricting...
Bear Lands – Our documentary is now available for free!
We are happy to announce that the documentary "Bear Lands," produced by Save the Bear and Treehouse Films, is finally available to the public. The film, which chronicles the Marsican bear's struggle for survival and the conservation actions we put in place, premiered Oct. 5. It is also a tribute...
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Association for the Conservation of the Marsican Brown Bear ONLUS
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65015 Montesilvano (PE)
Italy
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