Through the FIRNS initiative, TENT is working on a new blueprint for investment into nature recovery.
Through our new partnership with Dell' Ugo Foods, it's as easy as that to make an impact.
If you want to support bear conservation, you can pick up a special pack of Dell' Ugo pasta at your local Waitrose, or even order some via the Dell Ugo website. Just look out for the special sticker below!
Each pack helps to generate impact for bear conservation. You can even donate to the initiative directly on the Dell' Ugo website.
Indulgent British Cromer Crab Parcels with lemon, coriander and a hint of warming chilli.
£5.85 – each pack sold contains a donation for Marsican bear conservation
Distinctive porcini mushrooms with indulgent black summer truffle and mascarpone with a delicate hint of thyme wrapped in British fresh free range egg pasta parcels.
£5.85 – each pack sold contains a donation for Marsican bear conservation
As a 4th generation, family-run business rooted in Italian heritage, Dell' Ugo are tremendously passionate about sustainability practices. ‘We care deeply about Italy, its culture, and its environment, all of which are intrinsically linked to nature,’ writes Dell' Ugo’s own head of CSR and Sustainability, Freddie Ugo. That’s why we’re creating a platform for bear conservation through the sale of pasta products; many people are unaware that the Italian bear even exists, let alone that it is a species perilously close to the edge. Through the product range, we’ll create awareness of the bear, while generating funds for prolonged conservation efforts into the future.
There are only 60 Marsican brown bears left in Italy. They are officially classified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as “Critically Endangered”. The Marsican brown bear’s survival is pivotal for the long-term viability of the Apennine Mountains’ ecosystems. While originally inhabiting lowland areas as well, pressure from humans over the past 2 centuries has led to their confinement to higher mountainous regions within the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park.
But the bears can have a bright future, if we only give them the space and support they need.
The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park has potentially reached 'carrying capacity', making it difficult for the bear population to grow. As such, the bears' future depends on them being able to move to new protected areas (left) and expand their territories.
Our partners at Salviamo l'Orso are carrying out critical 'on the ground' conservartion work. They have key focus areas, mitigating threats to bears like traffic collisions, building 'bear smart communities' that coexist alongside the species, and supporting the restoration of key bear habitats.
Salviamo l'Orso have so far made the following achievements, just in 2023 alone, with TENT's support:
of barbed wire removed
guardian dogs were vaccinated to prevent the spread of diseases to wolves and bears
reflectors were installed on dangerous roads
electric fences were installed to prevent bear damage
bear proof bins have been provided by SLO to local municipalities
fruit trees were pruned to improve fruit for bears
of bear fencing was installed on National Road 17 – one of the most dangerous roads for bear collision
public events have been delivered to support coexistence
children have enjoyed conservation activities with SLO
Through the FIRNS initiative, TENT is working on a new blueprint for investment into nature recovery.
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