EU platform on coexistence between people & large carnivores

The four European large carnivore species (brown bear, wolf, Eurasian lynx and wolverine) are among the most symbolic but challenging groups of species in terms of conservation and management in the European Union (EU). This is because they have large transboundary ranges and their needs can create conflict with human activities such as farming, hunting and recreation. Recognising both the importance of these socio-economic issues, as well as the importance of large carnivores, the European Commission and a group of representative stakeholder organisations agreed to work together. In June 2014, the EU Platform on Coexistence between People and Large Carnivores was officially launched