Volunteers of the wolf patrols have been monitoring wolf sightings in the Orlické Mountains since the 2017/2018 season. The reason, among other things, is the proximity of packs appearing in the nearby area of Broumov and the Polish National Park Góry Stolowe, where the permanent presence of wolves has been confirmed for several years. Due to the tendency of young male wolves to search for new territories as adults, the Orlické Mountains were considered another probable area for their recolonization.
Volunteers recorded the greatest activity of wolves in this mountain range in 2018, when confirmation of a wolf sighting was also expected on photo traps. However, during the year and in the following years, evidence of their settlement was rather sporadic. It can therefore be concluded that mainly scattered individuals moved through the territory or that the territory of a pack from the Broumov region encroached here.
This year, however, could be a turning point. Many records of a permanent settlement of at least one wolf were obtained, especially on the Polish side below the Orlické Mountains. The local coordinator, Jan Drapák, also recorded an increased number of findings on the Czech side directly in the Orlické Mountains. At least one wolf was finally caught on photo traps at the end of August and September.
“The permanent presence of wolves in the Orlické Mountains was really just a matter of time. Based on recurring territorial markers, it appears that at least one wolf has settled here.For the local nature, the return of the wolf is great news, but for livestock farmers it means extra worry. That is why we offer them help and support in preparing projects for better herd security- more information can be found on the new website www.ochranaovci.cz,“ said Miroslav Kutal, head of the Šelmy Hnutí DUHA program and an academic staff member of the Institute of Forest Ecology at Mendel University in Brno.
Contact for more information: Miroslav Kutal, head of the Šelmy Hnutí DUHA program and an academic staff member of the Institute of Forest Ecology at Mendel University in Brno, miroslav.kutal@hnutiduha.cz,
tel.: 728 832 889.
Photo: Šelmy.cz and Hnutí DUHA.
More news
-
The Mendel University campus in Černá Pole has expanded with a new building, the MENDELU design lab. The ground floor, including the outdoor terrace, provides space for meetings, creative activities and exhibitions, the upper floor is a zone for…20. 2. 2023
-
University Masaryk Forest donates 100 trees to the Masaryk Forest in Israel as…
The benefit evening was attended by representatives of the School Forestry Enterprise and the Faculty of Forestry and Wood. "The trees are a symbolic link between the two forests that bear the name of President Liberator. In this connection, we…10. 2. 2023 -
Scientists from FFWT MENDELU participate in conservation of the Morvan Nature…
At the French archaeological site of Bibracte, scientists from the Department of Geology and Soil Science of the FFWT MENDELU are participating in European research. Their aim is to propose suitable measures for the conservation and adaptation of…16. 1. 2023 -
New forestry authorities and a freer hand to fight climate change
Representatives of forest owners, foresters, conservationists, academics and related industries have agreed on eight requirements to ensure the stability of domestic forests, maintaining their competitiveness and resilience. The platform for the…9. 1. 2023 -
MENDELU experts contribute to the protection of Ethiopia's Lake Awassa
Scientists at MENDELU have made a significant contribution to improving the environment of Ethiopia's Lake Awassa and its surroundings. On one side, the lake is adjacent to Awassa city, while on the other side lies agricultural land and a protected…4. 1. 2023 -
SilvaNet-WoodNet 2022
Grant board of the IGA FFWT MENDELU awarded the student presentations at the SilvaNet-WoodNet 2022 conference The Grant board of the Internal Grant Agency (IGA) of the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Science Mendel University in Brno awarded an…29. 11. 2022 -
Foresters from the CR and Austria are to share information
Czech and Austrian foresters are to share information on the current situation on both sides of the border. Specialists from Mendel University in Brno and other specialist work sites have prepared for them a manual on how to act in risky situations…30. 9. 2022 -
Dendrochronologists collect wood samples in Norway
Current research involving scientists from Mendel University in Brno aims to help understand the impact of climate change on the amount of driftwood on the Arctic coast. At the beginning of August, samples were taken from driftwood in the north of…5. 9. 2022 -
Czech foresters train Mongolian colleagues
Experts from the Czech Republic are teaching their Mongolian colleagues how to take care of the forest. Forestry is at a low level of development in Mongolia. There is a lack of knowledge and experience in the field, and the situation regarding the…17. 8. 2022 -
ASFORCLIC completed its 18 months
The ASFORCLIC project – Adaption strategies in forestry under global climate change impact has completed its first 18 months and now moves on to its second period. This milestone allows reflections and future outlook. ASFORCLIC opens doors for…11. 7. 2022