European Parliament Confirms Greater Flexibility in Wolf Management Across Europe
On 8 May 2025, the European Parliament voted ...
14 June, 2025
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Wildlife Conservation
The Estonian Wolf Case – What’s new?
What happens when the National Red List says the wolf is Vulnerable, and the conservation status under the Habitats Directive says it’s Favourable?...
13 June, 2025
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Hunters and Herders: Creating new visions for the future of pastoralism and wildlife in Europe
Europe’s hunters are often the first to witness both the beauty and the challenges of living alongside wildlife....
10 June, 2025
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LIFE Lynx project wins two prestigious LIFE Awards – A victory for nature and hunters alike
The LIFE Lynx project has been honoured with the LIFE Award for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity...
06 June, 2025
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12th EU Large Carnivore Platform Plenary Meeting: Key discussions and next steps
On 5 June 2025, the EU Large Carnivore platform held its 12th Plenary Meeting in the Netherlands...
05 June, 2025
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FACE Participates in European Conference on Cormorant Predation Management
On 3 June, FACE took part in the Conference on Management Advice to Reduce Cormorant Predation Impacts...
03 June, 2025
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European Parliament confirms greater flexibility in wolf management across Europe
Today, the European Parliament voted on the European Commission’s...
08 May, 2025
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Green light from the Council: Another positive step forward towards downlisting the wolf
Member States have approved the proposal to revise...
16 April, 2025
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Downlisting the Wolf: From Protection to Management – Watch the debate now
This proposal follows the vote by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention, which endorsed...
10 April, 2025
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Register now: Downlisting the Wolf, A way forward for the EU
Register now for the next online event of the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup...
04 April, 2025
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European Commission Proposes Downlisting of Wolf at EU level
This proposal marks a significant shift in European wildlife conservation policy, ...
10 March, 2025
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FACE Report on the 44th Bern Convention Standing Committee
From December 2–6, 2024, FACE participated in the 44th Bern Convention Standing Committee meeting in Strasbourg...
18 December, 2024
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A change to the protection status of the wolf agreed
Changing the protection status of the wolf is a long-lasting request by the European Parliament...
03 December, 2024
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LIFE WildWolf: Protective vests for hunting dogs
As part of the LIFE Wild Wolf project, the first protective vests for hunting dogs were distributed in Croatia. ...
14 October, 2024
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A Victory for Wolves in Europe
Today’s successful vote in favour of changing the wolf’s status from “strictly protected” to “protected"...
25 September, 2024
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Next Steps for Wolf Conservation and Management in Europe – Intergroup Online event
Online event of the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup...
21 March, 2024
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Register now for the online event: “Next Steps for Wolf Conservation and Management in Europe”
Register now for the next online event of the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup...
14 March, 2024
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Celebrating the Vital Role of European Hunters in Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions
On 7 March, FACE attended the EUBP Sub-group on Green Infrastructure meeting. ...
11 March, 2024
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Understanding the Wolf Proposal: A new tool for conservation
Under the current legal framework, wolves are under strict protection in Appendix II of the Bern Convention and Annex IV of the EU’s Habitats Directive....
29 February, 2024
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Management of Invasive Vertebrates: A Practical Guide
The European Union, under its 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, is intensifying actions to counter Invasive Alien Species (IAS)...
22 December, 2023
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Exploring the impact of Invasive Alien Species on Europe’s Red List Species
The European Union, under its 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, is intensifying actions to counter Invasive Alien Species (IAS)...
22 December, 2023
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Understanding the Challenge: The Illegal Killing of Large Carnivores in Europe
Europe's recovery of large carnivores is a testament to conservation success. ...
22 December, 2023
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Changing the protection status of wolves in Europe: FACE response on the next steps
While we welcome this news, we expect Environment ministers to support the science-based proposal from the EC, however, to ensure successful coexistence, we also need...
20 December, 2023
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FACE publishes its 9th Biodiversity Manifesto Report
Face is proud to announce its Biodiversity Manifesto report for 2023....
16 December, 2023
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Open Letter to Commission President Von Der Leyen on wolves in Europe
FACE sent an open letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen...
14 November, 2023
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