Slovenia is the northwestern edge of the Balcano-Dinaric brown bear (Ursus arctos) population area. A viable population of about 250 bears inhabits a core management area in southcentral Slovenia. A smaller population, established by bears emigrating from the core area toward the northwest, exists in adjacent border areas of Slovenia, Austria and Italy. Interstate cooperation is necessary to further increase brown bear numbers and range of this southeastern alpine population. Preserving main emigration corridors and improving the political habitat for the future welfare of bears in the Alps are among the most important tasks facing bear managers. The problems arising from increased sheep predation by bears in corridor areas, interstate highway construction, and other human influences affecting the spread of bears are discussed.
- Volume 9
- Issue
- Pages 25-29
- Publication Date 1 January 1997
- DOI 10.2307/3872657
- File Size 297.82 KB
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