Wolves

The Greatness of Wolves.

Wolves are fundamental predators that play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of species and ecosystems. They have a significant impact on prey populations, plant communities, promote biodiversity, and have a positive impact on the physical geography of landscapes. They are essential and beneficial presences in the ecosystems they inhabit.

The coexistence of humans and wolves is only possible where there is no ignorance and prejudice, and effective preventive measures are put into practice. Unfortunately, politicizing the issue of wolves is a widespread reality in Italy and other countries.
READ: Misconceptions about Wolves (EU project – LIFEWOLFALPS)

The AVAAZ Petition Against Wolf Hunting in Europe

Wolves play a vital role in our ecosystems, helping to maintain balance and diversity.

Rather than investing in hunting or other control methods, the right approach would be to focus on educating people and conserving this important species!

Investing in conservation is a crucial step toward more resilient and balanced ecosystems for us all.

Sign the Petition

Green Impact has supported the administrative appeal of the associations LEIDAA – OIPA- ENPA against the request for the culling of two wolves presented by the Province of Trento. Additionally, it has submitted a Declaration signed by International Experts. The outcome of the administrative procedure is not yet closed. The judicial case has European relevance as the wolf is a ‘strictly’ protected species under European regulations (Habitat Directive), to which the European Court of Justice has increasingly provided more restrictive protection. The predations subject to the judicial process are caused by a lack of prevention by the involved mountain pastures (farms). No wolf has been killed legally in Italy in the last 50 years.

 wolf-watching an incredible source of economic wealth

Nature-based tourism focused on wolves is a synergistic source of nature conservation and territorial wealth for those who understand and manage it. A 2022 study in Yellowstone National Park in the USA found that wolf-watching generated an income of 82 million dollars for local economies and ensured 3200 jobs (https://greateryellowstone.org/blog/2022/wolfquotas).

READ : Guide to Responsible Ecotourism on the wolf theme (EU project – LIFEWOLFALPS)