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CALLISTO: 2023 impact
In 2023, within the framework of the “Large Carnivores Project”, CALLISTO implemented a series of activities, with special emphasis on the grey wolf:
- The “Wolf Emergency Team” operated and dealt with 3 cases of possible wolf habituation in Florina, Grevena and Parnitha National Park
- Wolf populations were monitored in 43 sample units of 100km2 each, by 4 filed teams (4 employees, 11 volunteers)
- 203 wildlife cameras were placed
- 2,261 check points were checked for signs indicating wolf presence in the area
- 237 simulated howling surveys were conducted
- 19 wolf howling responses were recorded
- 20 cases of wolf reproduction were confirmed in 43 areas
- The launch of a “Large Carnivore Watch” was prepared. The “Large Carnivore Watch” will systematically monitor the policies followed and applied in Greece, with the active participation of stakeholders and advocacy interventions for the enhancement of Large Carnivores’ conservation and Human-Wildlife coexistence. The organization acquired oral and written commitment from key players and provided scientific reports and statements on related matters.
- An informational leaflet for the general public was produced and made available, on wolf-human conflicts and mitigation measures
Why is it important to conserve wolf populations?
Wolf populations (Canis lupus) at good conservation status ensure ecological functionality of the species, as they:
- Control ungulate populations (large herbivores), on which they prey
- Restrict spread of wild fauna infectious diseases