Creating socioecological conditions for the expansion of Iberian wolf and Iberian lynx

The project seeks to enhance socioecological conditions for Iberian wolves and lynxes by boosting prey abundance, habitat quality, and community coexistence in a transboundary area.

Subsidie
€ 2.639.866
2024

Projectdetails

Introduction

This project aims to create the necessary socioecological conditions for the Iberian wolf and Iberian lynx in a transboundary area south of the Douro River that both species are starting to recolonize.

Ecological Improvements

Improving ecological conditions will include:

  • Increasing the abundance of wild prey
  • Improving habitat

Social Improvements

Improving social conditions will include:

  1. Promoting positive coexistence with rural communities
  2. Supporting socioeconomic local development
  3. Increasing capacity and knowledge exchange in the assessment of damage prevention and the detection of environmental crime

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.639.866
Totale projectbegroting€ 3.556.721

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-1-2024
Einddatum31-12-2028
Subsidiejaar2024

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • ARIP-ASSOCIACAO REWILDING IBERIA PTpenvoerder
  • ASSOCIACAO BIOPOLIS
  • GRUPO LOBO - ASSOCIACAO PARA A CONSERVACAO DO LOBO E DO SEU ECOSSISTEMA
  • UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO
  • MUNICIPIO DE FIGUEIRA DE CASTELO RODRIGO
  • ASOCIACION DE ACCION POR EL MUNDO SALVAJE
  • CONSEJERIA DE AGRICULTURA, GANADERIA Y DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE - JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA

Land(en)

PortugalSpain

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