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
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...
Pizzone II: A CHORUS OF NO!
October 18 was the deadline for submitting comments on the Pizzone II project, the generation and pumping plant that threatens to devastate an area of great naturalistic value between Abruzzo and Molise, included in part of the Abruzzo Lazio and Molise National Park. Some 50 comments and opinions...
A day dedicated to rivers
In Pettorano sul Gizio, we inaugurated on September 21 a new breeding center for the crayfish, a key species for river ecosystems. The crayfish is an indicator of environmental health, and our commitment is to return it to the rivers that run through the Park's territory, thus contributing to the...
Another danger to the bear: the early opening of wild boar hunting
The early opening of wild boar hunting on October 1, decided by the Abruzzo Region, poses a real threat to the Marsican bear species. Females with cubs, which are still active and searching for food at this time, are particularly vulnerable to the disturbance caused by hunting. Environmental...
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...
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Association for the Conservation of the Marsican Brown Bear ONLUS
Olive Park Street, 11
65015 Montesilvano (PE)
Italy
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MAIL: info@salviamolorso.it
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