2024 was a transformative year for the bison and the dedicated efforts to protect and celebrate this symbol of wilderness. The year began with the exciting launch of the new LIFE with Bison project. This innovative initiative unites diverse stakeholders in their mission to secure a thriving future for Europe's largest land mammal in the Tarcu Mountains and surrounding regions.
At the end of May, the Tarcu Mountains welcomed 14 European bison from Sweden and Germany This successful translocation boosted the local population beyond 200 individuals, representing one of Europe's most remarkable wildlife comeback stories.
International attention also turned to the Tarcu Mountains in 2024. A stream of journalists, including representatives from Le Monde, CBS, TF1, France 2, and other prominent outlets, visited the area, capturing the essence of this initiative and its impact. The project's innovative approach and achievements were further recognized with an invitation to share our story at TEDx Vitosha, bringing WWF-Romania's bison conservation efforts to an even broader audience.
As we look back on this remarkable year, we celebrate not just the milestones achieved but the people, passion, and partnerships that made them possible. Together, we continue to write the story of the European bison—a story of resilience, restoration, and hope.
In the Eyes of the Media
Within the LIFE with Bison project, WWF-Romania, together with partners from Rewilding Romania, Rewilding Europe, WeWilder, Institutul de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Cinegetică și Resurse Montane, the Municipality of Armeniș, the Municipality of Cornereva and the Municipality of Teregova will relocate 40 bison to increase genetic diversity, implement new coexistence measures and create a working group to develop a National Action Plan for the conservation of the species.
”LIFE with Bison” project is co-funded by the European Union through LIFE Programme. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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