26 August (morning), online via Zoom

The cooperation within the framework of the dialogue platform on the subject of wolves in the Lüneburg Heath was concluded in June 2020. In the context of the platform, the topic of herd protection played a particularly important role and some concrete project ideas have emerged. This workshop concludes the work of the platform and focuses on livestock protection measures, including examples from inside and outside the region. It will include a presentation of the state of knowledge on livestock protection, ongoing research on the relationship between wolf and horse and a panel discussion.

3 October (afternoon), Vercors Regional Natural Park, France

In the context of the presence of the wolf, the implementation of protection measures (in particular livestock guarding dogs) can sometimes be conflict-laden. In order to avoid the tension in the relations between concerned actors, the Regional Natural Park of Vercors (PNR-Vercors) has been working together with the EU-financed regional platforms to facilitate a multi-actor working group on the "Protection measures against the wolf (including livestock guarding dogs) and other uses of the territory”. During a number of meetings, the platform participants have identified issues and managed to develop a common narrative. This and a press dossier will be presented at a meeting in collaboration with the EU Platform in October.

The workshops are invitation-only. Minutes will be posted on the website. however if you are directly involved in wolf management in the regions concerned, please contact lcplatform@adelphi.de with an expression of interest.