Wildlife Coexistence Conference Field Trip: In the Footsteps of the Wolf

Join us to track wolves and other wildlife in the region of Val Chiusella located 1.5 hours from Villa Di San Sebastiano. This special Alpine landscape that is rich in biodiversity and still has some local communities that are 'embedded' in the landscape and engaged in semi-traditional economic livelihoods. We will take a short hike (3.5 km) to explore some wolf habitat, look for tracks and signs and have a full immersion experience in this biodiverse landscape.

We be guided by a local expert Adam Rose who will discuss wolf ecology and share the amazing story of how this shy and persecuted top predator is returning to the region after having been eradicated almost a century ago. Our adventure will lead us into some pristine mountain valleys where we will look for wolf tracks and signs and get in touch with the reality and mythology that surround this most enigmatic and elusive animal. We’ll discuss theoretical and practical reality of wolf conservation and meet with some of the rangers that are actively involved in trying to change prevalent attitudes toward this elusive predator.

Cost: $200 Euro price includes a packed lunch.

Host or Publisher International Wildlife Coexistence Network