Albania: Hunting Ban; Brown Bear

A link from Corfu Forum, with thanks.

A two year ban on hunting in Albania to protect endangered species, including the brown bear.

Hidden cameras

"Twenty hidden cameras placed by the IUCN wildlife monitoring team in Albania's Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park in early June bring some exciting results: a brown bear, a wolf, a red fox, badgers, a wild cat, a European hare and a wild boar have been spotted, revealing the park’s spectacular wildlife. The camera trapping results will be used for the development of a management plan for this protected area"

They should try to do the same in the National Parks in Epirus, ie in the Vikos-Aoos National Park.

Bears On The Trails (Polish blog)

"Are bears in the mountains dangerous? An important issue - the safety of people and animals on mountain trails .... The season is approaching, and thus congestion on the route will increase".

Photo of Orthodox Priest with bears

Brown bear with hosepipe, video

Brown bear with cub (Zagori)

Update, Balkan Insight, September 2016 - Albania Seeks Funds for Bear Sanctuary After Outcry