Expected results

Human caused bear mortality maintained at <4% of the estimated minimum bear population of the project area. Number of the yearly reproductive females no less than 10-12% of the minimum estimated bear population in the targeted area.

At least 10 human-bear interference cases successfully handled and managed yearly

Bear tolerance levels on behalf of the local communities improved

Information and awareness level of specific target groups improved.

Promotion of the added values from the presence of the brown bear in the area targeted by the project, in local agricultural products labelling, achieved.