LUPI LYNX- Creating socioecological conditions for the expansion of Iberian wolf and Iberian lynx

CESAM Responsible researcher

Rita Maria Tinoco da Silva Torres

Programme

LIFE +

Dates

01/01/2024 - 31/12/2028

Funding for CESAM

271241,79 €

Total Funding

3556721,71 €

Funding Entity

European Comission

Proponent Institution

ARIP - ASSOCIAÇÃO REWILDING IBERIA (PT)

Participating Institutions

  • UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO (PT)
  • ASOCIACION DE ACCION POR EL MUNDO SALVAJE (ES)
  • BIOPOLIS (PT)
  • CONSEJERÍA DE AGRICULTURA, DESARROLLO RURAL, POBLACÍON Y TERRITORIO (ES)
  • GRUPO LOBO - ASSOCIACAO PARA A CONSERVACAO DO LOBO E DO SEU ECOSSISTEMA(PT)
  • MUNICIPIO DE FIGUEIRA DE CASTELO RODRIGO(PT)

This project aims to create the necessary socioecological conditions for Iberian wolf and Iberian lynx in a transboundary area south of the south of the Douro River that both species are starting to recolonize. Improving ecological conditions will include increasing  abundance of wild prey and improving habitat. Improving social conditions will include promoting positive coexistence with rural communities and socioeconomical development, as well as increasing capacity and knowledge exchange in the assessment of damage prevention and the detection of environmental crime.

CESAM members in the project

Eduardo Loureiro Ferreira

Investigador Doutorado

Mariana Isabel Rossa Mendes

Estudante de Doutoramento

Paloma Linck

Estudante de Doutoramento