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10 Oct Green light for hunting as a management tool for wolf
In its ruling today, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) confirmed that the use of hunting as a population management tool for strictly protected species is compatible with EU law. The case involved questions for a preliminary ruling by Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court to the ECJ on the interpretation of derogations under the EU Habitats Directive.
06 Jun Ministerial conference on large carnivores: challenges and solutions. 6-7 June 2019, Bucharest
Since 2016, the Romanian decision not to issue preventative harvest quota for Brown Bear and Wolf has led to a tremendous increase in human - wildlife conflicts in Romania. Bear attacks in Romania are on the rise, having already caused many injuries and the loss of 3 human lives since the start of 2019.10 May Press Release – Large carnivore hunting as a management tool gets green light
FACE has consistently promoted the value of sustainable hunting as a management tool for large carnivores in Europe. Although some like to advocate for total protection, which typically drives conflict at the local level, the case for sustainable hunting and its role in improving coexistence was supported by the Opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU.
17 Dec Eradicating African Swine Fever (ASF): High priority at meeting between Commissioner Violeta Bulc and FACE
The urgent need for pragmatic approaches to managing wolves and the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) were key topics discussed ...
05 Dec Press Release – EP Conference on “Hunting in the European Year of Cultural Heritage”
The Christmas dinner organised every year by FACE and the Association of European Manufacturers of Sporting Firearms (ESFAM) has become the annual appointment for hunters and producers of sporting and hunting firearms to meet MEPs, officials from the European Commission...
10 Nov Conference on “Hunting in the European year of cultural heritage”
CONFERENCE IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, BRUSSELS. Hunting in the European year of cultural heritage "The challenges of today and tomorrow". Wednesday 28 November, 17:00 - 19:00. Room PHS070050. Interpretation: EN, FR, DE, IT. Hosted by MEPs: Giancarlo SCOTTÀ, Jacques COLOMBIER, Georg MAYER, Franz OBERMAYR.