Project Team

I graduated from Agronomy at the Faculty of Biotechnology, and continued my Master’s degree in Forestry due to my strong interest in wildlife. I am currently finishing my Master’s degree, where I am studying the habitat suitability of the Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) in Slovenia. Love for forests and nature has been with me since I was a little girl, therefore it means a lot to me to be part of the LIFE Lynx project and to be helping to conserve the lynx population. I am proud to be part of such a wonderful, professional and highly motivated team. I like to spend my free time with my dogs, enjoying hiking and hunting kinology.

I work for the NGO BIOM, with a base in Sinj, Dalmatia, Croatia. I have been working on different projects since the spring of 2020. with different interesting activities such as monitoring bees, grassland restoration, restoring ponds and wells, etc. Originally a “flatlands” man from eastern Croatia, I fell in love with the Croatian mountains and started field work on LifeLynx in the winter of 2020. Since then, I eagerly await every opportunity to check and put up new photo traps for lynx monitoring, as well as do the snow tracking. The project activities gave me amazing insights on the behavior of that amazing animal as well as other creatures that I could study during field work and the review of hundreds of thousands of videos and photos from camera traps in the last few years. Working for BIOM and on projects of such importance fills me with gratitude and pride.

I am a forester by profession. In 2020, I completed my graduate studies at the University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, on the topic of chamois monitoring. After completing my undergraduate studies, I enrolled in a master’s degree in forestry, which I plan to complete in 2022. I have always been interested in wildlife and its relation to ecology and management, so I am happy to be involved in such an important lynx conservation project. I like to spend my free time in nature, especially hunting in the company of my dog.

I am a forester by profession and have been working as a project manager on wildlife at the Slovenian Forest Service for more than ten years. I am currently a LIFE Lynx project coordinator. Additionally, I am the president of the Alpine Convention’s  WISO platform and a LIFE WolfAlps EU project team member.  In my free time, I love spending time with my family. I enjoy traveling, hiking, kite surfing, and snowboarding. 

I am a biologist with a great interest in animal ecology and behaviour. My work focused primarily on large mammals (herbivores and carnivores) up to now, since the days I was gathering field experience as a volunteer in various research groups across Europe. I am proud to be part of an enthusiastic and professional research team during such an important nature conservation step as saving this lynx population is. I am happiest when hiking or cycling in an inspiring forest/ mountainous landscape and spending time with friends. I also enjoy the underwater life at sea and nurture special interest in officinal plants.

I am a forester and ecologist with a passion for discovering new knowledge hidden in the rows and columns of databases. Currently I work for Slovenia Forest Service large carnivores project team. Within the LIFE Lynx project, I serve as a technical support for my co-workers whether trough help with field activities or by solving technical or data related problem. Apart from my work LIFE Lynx project, I am actively involved in wolf monitoring and also participate in LIFE WOLFALPS EU and LIFE NarcIS projects. Nature conservation and data analysis have been my main topics of interest since my student years, so I feel really privileged that I got the opportunity to bring them together in field that is as interesting as large carnivore conservation and management.

I am a law graduate by education. I come from the western part of Slovenia, from the Posočje region. Nature has always been very close to me and I devote most of my free time to nature activities, especially hunting. My role in the LIFE Lynx project is related to field work, lynx monitoring, communication with hunters, and performing a variety of administrative and legal work. I have great pleasure in working on the project, as I have always been interested in wildlife and large carnivores.

I am a forester by profession. I finished my education at the Biotechnical Faculty at the University of Ljubljana at the Department of Forestry and Renewable Forest Resources. I am most interested in studying animals, especially large carnivores. I have been studying Eurasian lynx for several years, and I have written about it in my diploma thesis (BSc) and more recently in my master’s thesis (MSc). From a young age, I like to spend time in the woods and nature, where I feel the best. In my spare time, I like to do wildlife photography, play football, hike, and hang out with friends.

I am a wildlife biologist and researcher in conservation genetics and ecology. My recent studies include genomic analyses of wild species and domestic populations at risk in Europe and Canada, including bison, cattle, dogs, and wolves. I am interested in contemporary evolution resulting from human activities, and how we can best preserve wild species and their habitats in the face of rapid environmental change. I have a strong interest in applied conservation genetics, and in projects that integrate ecology, evolution, and conservation and connect these fields to human dimensions including ethics and human-wildlife interactions. On my free time I enjoy dancing, hiking, reading, and traveling. I feel very fortunate to be involved in this and other wildlife conservation projects that are helping to preserve wild species in southcentral Europe and beyond.

Class 1970 Tarvisio, always passionate about nature and fauna, I have been a member of the Progetto Lince Italia for over 15 years and I am in charge of monitoring. For the PLI I follow the otter and the beaver, two species recently returned to Italy. My great passion is nature photography. I am the official photographer of the PLI and my photos have been published in various magazines, books and calendars.

Born in 1950, have a doctorate in forestry, I started my career working as a forester, teacher and working in the zoology sector. In 1977, I joined the State Forestry Service as an officer, in 2006 assumed the role of superior manager with the rank of general and remained there until retirement. I was a member of the Governing Council of the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, and a member of the CITES Commission at the Italian Ministry of the Environment. I am a passionate hunter and operative president in the Federcaccia of the Province of Belluno. I am a member of the AGJSO committee, the permanent assembly of hunting associations in the south-eastern Alps. I am currently also active as President of the progetto Lince Italia.

My educational background is forestry but my professional occupation includes many aspects of conservation biology. I am working on issues like wildlife crime, habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring or invasive species. Thus, I have never fully specialized but I am constantly dealing with the complexity of conservation and Nature.

Enjoying in fieldwork no matter which habitat or season, sea or land. I have always been interested in raptors and owls and now, in connecting it to the conservation of the large carnivores. I am working in Association Biom since 2009. When I am not on work than I spend time with my wife and son, again being a lot of time in nature or in our organic garden

I work at the Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation. My field of expertise is creating interpretive centers. Currently I am working on two exhibitions, the story of black olm which is endemic to the underground waters in Bela krajina and the story of the river Krka focused on Natura 2000. I am happy to be part of the LIFE Lynx project. With team of experts we will create nature trail to explain reintroduction of lynx. In free time I like to travel and spending time in nature, as much as possible.

I am a hunter and president of the Hunters Association of Slovenia. I have been active in the hunting organization for many years, and I take care of fulfilling our mission about nature conservation for future generations. To reach our goal and accomplish our mission, hunters spend almost one million hours per year volunteering to do good for the environment and nature. Participating in the LIFE Lynx project is just one of the activities, but priceless in terms of our mission. Because of the demanding full-time job and volunteer work at the Hunters Association of Slovenia, I do not have much free time, but if I do, I prefer to spend it in nature and at the seaside.

I am a veterinarian and I’ve always been fascinated by large carnivores and dreamed about conservation of endangered species. I started participating in the project activities during my studies, and lynxes have been subject of my dissertation. I am currently a PhD student at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb and I am extremely proud that as part of the LIFE Lynx team I will contribute to the preservation of our lynx population. In my free time, I find the greatest joy in hiking and photographing nature and animals.

For the last twelve years, I have worked as project manager and financial manager of three LIFE Nature projects. As a member of the ACDB, I have contributed to conservation activities in both the field and office. As an administrative and financial manager responsible for the ACDB projects, I learned that conservation projects need a lot of resources and teamwork to be successful.

I am a professor at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, and my teaching activities are focused on zoology and ecology. I have been involved in large carnivore and marine mammal research for over fifteen years. In my professional work, I connect my passion for nature science and computer technologies. I am a father of three children and passionate about paragliding, sailing and enjoying life.

When I finished my microbiology degree, I wanted to spend more time outside the lab, working on conservation issues. During my PhD studies, I was involved in various large carnivore projects. I enjoy learning about the complexity of large carnivore conservation and working towards better coexistence between people and wildlife. Within the LIFE Lynx project, I coordinate lynx-based tourism activities that benefit both local communities and lynx conservation. I love being outdoors, away from technology, and reading a good book just before I go to sleep.

I am a wildlife researcher and mainly work on large carnivore ecology, management and conservation in Europe and Africa. I have dedicated most of my research to Eurasian lynx, brown bear, grey wolf, leopard, cheetah, snow leopard and jackals. To a lesser degree, I have also studied raptors, ravens, and lizards. My doctorate dissertation focused on interspecific interactions between lynx and other animals, with which lynx coexist in Dinaric forest ecosystem. In my free time, I enjoy travelling around the world and photographing wildlife.

I am a zoologist and researcher at the Department of Applied Zoology and Wildlife Management, Faculty of Forestry, Technical University in Zvolen. My work is focused on research, conservation and management of the Eurasian lynx and other carnivores in the Western Carpathians and Europe. I am actively collaborating with several national and international institutions, such as the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic, the National Zoo Bojnice, the State Nature Conservation of the Slovak Republic, KORA, LCIE, WWF etc.

My main professional interest and motivation is to contribute to finding effective solutions to conservation problems. My affection for animals was first directed towards getting a degree in veterinary medicine and completing a thesis in wolf ecology. As I got more involved in practical conservation in the field, I’ve learned that working with people is the main challenge in nature conservation. Therefore, I focused my graduate studies on human dimensions of wildlife management, especially public participation in decision-making and studies of public attitudes towards large carnivore species. In my 20 years of professional experience, I have worked on different nature conservation and research projects, mainly in Slovenia and Croatia. I am a member of IUCN/SSC specialist group “Large carnivore initiative for Europe”. I am currently based at the Biology Department of Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana in the position of project manager and researcher. When not at work, I am a full-time wife and a mother, and part-time dog walker, sailor, seamstress, and volunteer at Down Syndrome Association of Slovenia.

I am a forester by profession. I obtained my bachelor’s degree at the University of Ljubljana. I am currently working on my master’s degree where I am exploring the role of European badger (Meles meles) as an ecosystem engineer. I have always felt connected to the forest and the animals that live there—this is a key reason why I decided to study forestry. I am also a hunter, which is our family tradition. When I am in nature I like to observe and take photographs of different animals, tree species and various compositions. Because my hobby is painting, I try to transfer these images and unique situations to paper and canvas. My artwork is mostly of wildlife and nature. In addition to art, I enjoy playing accordion and doing many sports, including ice hockey, basketball, football and hiking.

Interested in wildlife, I like spending my time supporting biodiversity conservation initiatives. I have worked on forest management, protected areas, habitat, and wildlife conservation for the last fifteen years, but my primary interest is on brown bears and other large carnivores. I have worked for public institutions, private companies, research centers and conservation NGOs in Romania. The LIFE Lynx project put a new challenge in of front me that I could not refuse.

I am an ecologist and have been working on large carnivore conservation projects for the past seven years. My studies have focused mainly on wolf ecology and conservation, and in 2018 I will complete my Ph.D. in Ecology at the University of Bucharest on the same topic. My educational background also includes an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and a B.A. in Geography. I cannot stay still for too long, and I like to get to know things in great detail, so my free time is spent enjoying outdoor activities- climbing, trail running, cycling- or exploring the surroundings of the places where I live.

I am an assistant professor at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb where I teach wildlife management and wildlife disease. I have been focused on lynx research since the beginning of my scientific career, and I am thrilled to contribute to conservation of this magnificent species.  My other professional interests are biology and pathology of wildlife, especially carnivores, wildlife parasitology and conservation genetics. I am a Mediterranean, mother and volunteer at humanitarian organizations. I am happiest when hiking and sailing with friends and family.

I am a researcher at the Department of Applied Zoology and Wildlife Management, Faculty of Forestry, Technical University in Zvolen. My research focuses on foraging and nutritional ecology of wild ungulates, plant-herbivore-predator interactions and landscape modifications on wildlife populations. I am also involved in the improving practical management of wild ungulates and conservation of the large carnivores.

I serve as president of the Association for the Conservation of Biological Diversity and have been responsible for the implementation of species conservation projects during the pre-accession and post-accession of Romania into the EU. As such, I am familiar with the specific requirements of various funding dedicated to biodiversity conservation. I worked on in-situ conservation projects that involved the capturing, tranquilizing, radio-collaring, and monitoring of brown bear, lynx, and wolf. My current activity is partially dedicated to the functioning of the ACDB Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

I’m a PhD student at the Faculty of Veterinary medicine in Zagreb, Croatia. My passion for nature and outdoor activities defined my career goals and life aspirations. As a veterinary student, I was always looking for a chance to work with wildlife, not only in Croatia, but throughout Europe with a little help from different scholarships. As a result, I am thrilled and proud to be part of the LIFE Lynx project team where I am getting a chance to work with many amazing researchers and specialists who dedicated their professional life to wildlife research and conservation.

During my student years, I was involved in many activities as a volunteer, including some projects about large carnivores. I am very happy this became part of my work now. I am especially interested in the peoples’ perspective, since I don’t see the question of large carnivores as a question of nature, as much as I see it as a question of society. I love spending time surrounded by nature, often together with my dog, spending time with my friends, training Brazilian jiu-jitsu and listening to music.

I am a hunter and nature admirer, currently in my third term as director of the Hunters Association of Slovenia (HAS). I am active in The European Federation of Associations for Hunting & Conservation (FACE) and The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC). I have been involved as an outside partner in some actions and activities of LIFE projects SLOWOLF and LIFE DINALP BEAR. In my free time, I like to enjoy nature as a hiker, fly fisherman and hunter. We all have to help protect nature!