Challenges to the management of some of the most iconic biological species of large carnivores (brown bear, wolf and lynx) are the subject of discussion at the fifth conference of the transnational platform for the management of the populations of the three large carnivores in the Dinaric-Balkan-Pindus platform.

This year the host of the forum is Bulgaria. Organizers of the event are the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Forestry Executive Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

“Climate change is causing a perceptible shift in the dynamics of human-predator relationships. It is now especially important to convince the public that sustainable predator populations are fundamental to the proper functioning and conservation of the entire forest ecosystem. A common task is to offer the best practical solutions for the successful coexistence of man with nature, and this conference gives us the opportunity to exchange professional experience and ideas for achieving optimal results.” said Eng. Rosen Raichev, deputy executive director of the Forestry Executive Agency, during the international conference that started today.

The platform is a long-term exchange tool for transboundary management and monitoring of large carnivores with representatives of national and regional authorities as well as all stakeholders in this part of Europe.

During the two-day meeting and field visit to Vitosha Nature Park, IAG experts present good practices in the management of wildlife, as well as share the problems and obstacles that accompany them.