LIFE Wolfalps: monitoring and scientific information to reduce conflict and improve communication in a transboundary context

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1 LIFE Wolfalps: monitoring and scientific information to reduce conflict and improve communication in a transboundary context Berlin, April 2016 Francesca Marucco Scientific Coordinator Project Manager Progetto Life Wolfalps Centro Grandi Carnivori, Aree Protette Alpi Marittime

2 LIFE12 NAT IT LIFE WOLFALPS Wolf in the alps: implementation of coordinated wolf conservation actions in core areas and beyond

3 Coordinating Beneficiary - Regione Piemonte - Parco naturale Alpi Marittime - PNAM PNMarg PNACozie PNVOss PNVGrande CFS Rlombardia Rveneto MUSE TNP UL PNStelvio Associated beneficiary Parco naturale Marguareis Associated beneficiary Parco naturale Alpi Cozie Associated beneficiary Parco naturale dell'ossola Associated beneficiary Parco nazionale Val Grande Associated beneficiary Corpo Forestale dello Stato Associated beneficiary Regione Lombardia Associated beneficiary Regione Veneto Associated beneficiary Museo Scienze Associated beneficiary Triglav National Park Associated beneficiary University of Ljubljana Associated beneficiary Parco nazionale dello Stelvio

4 Coordinating Beneficiary - Regione Piemonte - Parco naturale Alpi Marittime - PNAM PNMarg PNACozie PNVOss PNVGrande CFS Rlombardia Rveneto MUSE TNP UL PNStelvio Associated beneficiary Parco naturale Marguareis Associated beneficiary Parco naturale Alpi Cozie Associated beneficiary Parco naturale Veglia Devero Associated beneficiary Parco nazionale Val Grande Associated beneficiary Corpo Forestale dello Stato Associated beneficiary Regione Lombardia Associated beneficiary Regione Veneto Associated beneficiary Museo Tridentino Associated beneficiary Triglav National Park Associated beneficiary University of Ljubljana Associated beneficiary Parco nazionale dello Stelvio LIFE08 NAT/SLO/ SLOWOLF University of Ljubjana LIFE07 NAT/IT/ ANTIDOTO Parco Gran Sasso LIFE10 NAT/IT/ IBRIWOLF Provincia di Grosseto LIFE09 NAT/IT/ ARCTOS Parco d'abruzzo e Molise LCIE Large Carnivore iniziative for Europe Local Platforms with Stakeholder

5 LIFE12 NAT IT LIFE WOLFALPS Wolf in the alps: implementation of coordinated wolf conservation actions in core areas and beyond Why this project?

6 The natural wolf recolonization over the Alps Swiss Austria France Italy Natural wolf expansion from the Appennine population in the Western Alps Natural wolf expansion from the Dinaric population in the Eastern Alps

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10 Centro Conservazione e Gestione Grandi Carnivori!( Legenda!( Escrementi genotipizzati CN-M100 Distanza minima di dispersione!(!(!( TO-M41!(!( CN-123 TO-F46!( CN-F19!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!( CN-46 CN-F31 CN-M100 TO-F37!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!( CN-M95 (Ligabue)!(

11 Slavc dispersal Info from: Progetto LIFE Slowolf Source:

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14 MAIN CONCRETE ACTIONS: Coordination Wolf monitoring and control of injured wolves and hybrids Antipoaching and antipoisoning Prevention system Ecoturism Communication at 360

15 First step: monitoring and scientific information to reduce conflict and improve communication 1. Evaluation of the wolf population status 2. Analysis of poisoning cases and hot spots areas 3. Analysis of damages caused by wolves to livestock and survey of existing farming systems 4. Analysis of Human dimension

16 1. Wolf Monitoring 1. Coordinated Wolf monitoring strategy (IT-SLO) 2. Personnel training and Wolf Network 3. Preliminary results

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18 Wolf Monitoring 1. Coordinated Wolf monitoring strategy 2. Personnel training (Courses) and Wolf Network 3. Preliminary results

19 Monitoraggio del lupo IL CORSO DI FORMAZIONE A CEVA 309 trained personnel from 41 Bodies distributed and coordinated over the Italian Alpine range 221 operatori provenienti da 37 Enti diversi distribuiti su tutto l arco alpino. Gli operatori delle core areas 1,3,4 sono stati 113, Gli operatori delle core areas 2,5,6,7, sono stati 108

20 Solothurn Luzern Schwyz St Gallen Neuchâtel Nidwalden Glarus RESULTS: Obwalden WOLF OCCURRENCE Fribourg Bern Uri Fribourg Graubünden Vaud Trentino Alto Adige Ticino Friuli - Venezia Giulia Valais Valle d Aosta Lombardia Veneto Piemonte Provence - Alpes - Côte d Azur Liguria Ligurian Sea Legend Emilia Romagna Wolf occurrence Type of presence, Dato 0, Stable presence, C1 Stable presence, C2 Sporadic presence, C1 Sporadic presence, C2 c, Toscana Marche Km Umbria

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23 Transboudary coordination over the Alps: The Wolf alpine Group (WAG) Last workshop in October 2015

24 2. Poaching/poisoning Survey Poisoning/poaching survey and identification of poisoning hot spot areas on wildlife species in the Italian Alps Menzano A., Marucco F., Mattei L., Sammarone L., Panella M., Papitto G.

25 WOLF MORTALITY IN THE ITALIAN ALPS Causes of Wolf Mortality (n=115) Ind Adulti adults >2 >2 Giovani young < Bracconaggio Impatto con veicolo Naturale Indeterminata Ferito POACHING CAR ACCIDENT NATURAL UNKNOWN INJURED

26 Poaching/poisoning Survey Results: poisoning survey (N=818)

27 To support the Anti-poaching teams, antipoisoning dogs and control of illegal killings CFS Parco ALPI COZIE Parco ALPI MARITTIME CFS Parco del MARGUAREIS

28 3. Preventive methods survey Survey of damages caused by wolves to livestock and analysis of existing farming systems and vulnerability analysis in the alpine core areas Ramanzin E., Sturaro E., Menzano A., Calderola S., Marucco F.

29 With the ultimate goals of: - Recolonized areas: implementation of preventive measures based on previous experiences - Stable areas: deeper study to investigate the efficacy of preventive methods and develop new ones

30 3. Preventive methods survey Survey of existing farming systems and current preventive methods in 2014 in the different core areas Quantitative structured questionnaire (n=710)

31 % degli alpeggi % of farms % degli alpeggi % of farms Presence of shepherd in core areas Alpeggi Sheep con ovicaprini farms Alpeggi Cow con farms bovini 100 Saltuaria Rarely Solo Only giorno day Sempre Always 100 Saltuaria Rarely Solo Only giorno day Sempre Always CA 1 CA 2 CA 3 CA 4 CA 5 CA 6 0 CA 1 CA 2 CA 3 CA 4 CA 5 CA 6

32 % of farms Use of preventive systems for large predators in farms (by core areas) fences dogs stalla other

33 Questionnaires in Cuneo (95% of existing farms) SPECIEs N. alpeggi COWS 191 HORSES 1 MIX 59 SHEEP-GOATS 47 Total 298

34 Number of livestock depredations and victims Peak with the presence of 3 packs attacchi attacks vittime kills branchi packs

35 Preventive measure Sheep (N=47) Use of preventive systems Type of preventive system used sì Dogs Electric fences Fladry Dissuasori (acustici/luminosi) 100 % 79 % 91,5% (43) / 6,4% (3) Dogs 78,7% Electric fences 91,5% Dissuasori luminosi 6,4%

36 Preventive systems Cows (N=191) Use of preventive systems Type of preventive systems no yes Dogs Electric fences Fladry Dissuasori (acustici/luminosi) Tot. 39 % 61 % 29 % 94% / 1 % 116 Dogs 29 % Fladry Fences 94% Dissuasori acustici 0,9%

37 4. Human dimension Ex Ante analysis of attitudes of the general public, hunters and farmers toward wolves and wolf management Majic et al. 2015

38 Public attitude survey Quantitative structured questionnaire Targeted general public and key interest groups Insight into public acceptance of wolves, To identify areas of support and disagreement over management options

39 Planned sample size 2100

40 Titolo Arial 40 Testo Arial 24 Testo Arial 18

44 What would be the recommendations? Continue with objective information sharing, especially to address fear of wolves. Boost working with hunters - potential for partnership in wolf conservation. Reassess reasoning behind addressing conflicts in agriculture (assuming the objective is to gain support for wolf conservation)

45 Local Platform with stakeholders 3 in the italian alps: Piemonte, Trento, Verona Information sharing and ensure knowledge base To find common solutions to minimize conflicts between human interests and the presence of wolves, increase acceptance?, favor constructive dialog and discussion Each party participate because it attends to their most important concerns

46 COMMUNICATION APPROACH Developed by the «Life WolfAlps Communication Group» Audience segmentation/criteria impacted neutral supporting governing impacting

47 COMMUNICATION APPROACH Guidelines (cluster messages) / DOs e DONT s Breeders Citizens in urban areas Kids in rural areas Administrators and politicians Hunters Public opinion Locals of rural wolf areas Media Data sharing and transparency Newsbox on specialized magazines Personal comunication, get to the bar Involve stakeholder associations Environmentalist Communicate culture of the wildlife Inform about wolf biology and social behavior Touristic operators of wolf areas Communicate culture of the wildlife Inform about wolf biology and social behavior LIFE WOLFALPS manage the coexistance among wolf and human over the Alps Data sharing and transparency Prevention of alarmism, sensationalism and wolf exploitation Top-down Approach Give the idea that WOLFALPS is a project that «helps the wolf», giving a «wilderness bourgeois» Look for emotions Give a name to the wolves Present the wolf as a pet Minimize problems Present the wolf also with an ecological and economic value Objectivity in informations Minimize problems Testimonial

48 Bad Example This is an example of a «wrong» poster: General public Represent the wolf as a pet Gives the idea is easy to encounter Hunters, experts LIFE WOLFALPS...coexistance is possible Breeders, decision makers etc... The solution is already taken Too emotional, lack of objectivity LIFE12 NAT/IT/000807

49 Example/POSTER Strategic indication #1 LIFE WOLFALPS...la convivenza è possibile Differentiate materials based on targets: LIFE WOLFALPS Chi ha paura del lupo? LIFE WOLFALPS Un hunter like us LIFE WOLFALPS Manage wolves Infografiche e statistiche

50 Breeders/Hunters Direct involvement and Meetings with hunters, livestock owners and one to one relationships Almo Natura sponsorship: kg of dog food for guarding dogs LIFE Wolfalps - Azione A7 - Marucco e Menzano 20_5_2015 Verona

51 Public opinion/citizens in rural and urban areas More than 60 public local meetings Direct contacts

52 Public opinion/citizens in rural and urban areas More than 60 public local meetings Direct contacts Alpine Touring Wolf-Human Exhibition (more then 5000 visits in 3 localities in the Alps)

53 Public opinion/citizens in rural and urban areas More than 60 public local meetings Direct contacts Alpine Touring Wolf-Human Exhibition (more then 5000 visits in 3 localities in the Alps) Photographic competition «Wolf places» 2015 MUSE A theatrical scientific entertainment

54 Kids in rural /urban areas Challenge for drawings «In my opinion the wolf» 359 participants drawings (5 winners)

55 Kids in rural /urban areas KIDS and TEACHERS Summer schools for Teachers (Ambassadors over the Alps) for the implementation of the Educational project «Howling over the Alps»

56 Media Too often mass media use large carnivores to build sensationalist stories, aimed more at supporting sales and create alarm other than tell the facts and contextualize the problems in a constructive manner. Develop a good relationship with the media Intervention strategy for media online grassroot : social network, blog, etc. Press office LIFE WOLFALPS Press review LIFE WOLFALPS Communicate, communicate, communicate.

57 Media PRESS REVIEW - LIFE WOLFALPS Dati al 31/9/2015

58 Media PRESS REVIEW - LIFE WOLFALPS Science 14 March 2014: Conserving Carnivores: Politics in Play G. Chapron & JV. López-Bao Carnivores also provide political services There are strong political incentives to scapegoat large carnivores. We recommend developing a better understanding of the political ecology of large carnivore conservation. 10/2013-3/2015 4/2015-9/2015