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...
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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...
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I am a biologist and I work as a researcher at University of Ljubljana and as an analyst at the Slovenia Forestry Service. Questions related to wildlife ecology, conservation and management have been the main focus of my studies and my work. Among these, issues related to monitoring have always grabbed my attention in a special way. I am very excited to be involved with this ambitious international project with such a diverse team of...
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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...
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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...
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With a background in social studies, I work for the field of nature protection. Even though nature protection was not a part of my formal education, I have always been close to nature conservation efforts and the promotion of sustainable development. My educational background could also be the reason why I can contribute to LIFE Lynx as much. In the project, I am mostly involved in communication duties and organization of events....
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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...
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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...
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Born in 1967. I studied forestry sciences, but I soon abandoned forestry to devote myself to research, management and conservation of wildlife. I have been involved in the management of ungulates and for over 30 years I have been dealing with large carnivors, specializing in the brown bear and Eurasian lynx. I am a founding member and technical-scientific coordinator of the Progetto Lince Italia, a member of the IUCN / SSC Cat...
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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...
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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...
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