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
WATER: from Tales to Notebooks in Nature.
This is the name of the event we organized in Pettorano sul Gizio on April 6 and 7 as part of the Drop by Drop project. In collaboration with nature illustrator Elisabetta Mitrovic (@taccuiniinnatura) and herbalist Anna Lisa Cantelmi. The drawing workshop, herbal walk and documentary screening...
Efforts to protect and restore biodiversity in Abruzzo in the aftermath of the European Parliament’s historic approval of the “Nature Restoration Law”
Open letter to presidential candidates for the March 10, 2024 regional elections in Abruzzo, Italy Beyond the rhetoric about Abruzzo being the Green Region of Europe, in the election programs of the two main presidential candidates, the issue of biodiversity...
Nature Restoration Law in the Central Apennines.
After the approval of the historic "Nature Restoration Law" by the European Parliament, before the past elections we published together with the Abruzzo Ornithological Station an open letter to the presidential candidates for the March 10, 2024 regional elections in Abruzzo, asking them to make a...
“Abusive!” – The scandal of the works for the cross-country stadium at Piani di Pezza in the Sirente-Velino Park
Work on the cross-country stadium in Rocca di Mezzo, in the middle of the Sirente Velino Regional Nature Park, is "abusive," according to a note sent by those in charge of managing the civic use on which the work falls, the ASBUC of Rovere. In the letter sent last Feb. 20 to the Region's EIA...
Great participation in Rieti
Lo Scarpone magazine discusses the event held Feb. 24 in Rieti at CAI headquarters. Save the Bear participated in an evening of the "Mountain Culture Events" series dedicated to bears. A wonderful opportunity to learn about the Alpine reality and share our Apennine experience of living together....
2023 in a magazine
The 17th issue of our "Bear Lands" magazine is finally online and freely available at this link: https://www.salviamolorso.it/notizie/archivio-terre-dellorso/ 153 pages of bear science, information, opinions, and trivia.
Drop by Drop project activities continue
On Jan. 3, environmental education activities of the Drop by Drop project, funded by EOCA European Outdoor Conservation Association, on the importance of wetlands resumed. Hosted by the Oak Chamois Visitor Center, we welcomed more than ten children of different ages with whom we discovered the...
Snowmobiling in the Gran Sasso Monti della Laga National Park
With great concern we bring to your attention a video released by Paolo Piacentini that highlights serious violations and degradation in the Gran Sasso Monti della Laga National Park, particularly in the Jacci di Verre area. Regarding these events, we would like to make a few points: The activity...
2024 Calendars are SOLD OUT!
We are pleased to announce that our calendars for the current year are sold out! Thanks to your incredible support, the calendars, illustrated by talented nature illustrator Elisabetta Mitrovic, were a huge success. These calendars are not just a way to keep track of the passage of time, but are...
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