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Activities
1st Edition (2021):
Mountain Livestock Farming and the Conservation of Large Fauna.
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It was held on the morning of Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the Center for Culture and Nature in Vall d’en Bas (La Garrotxa).
The session began with a welcome by Alexandre Casademunt, president of CST, and Lluís Amat, mayor of Vall d’en Bas.
Following this, key segments of the documentary "The NO to the Bear: Chronicle of a Conflict" were screened. The documentary reflects the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in this conflict, which affects both sides of the Pyrenees, and explores possible solutions.
The documentary viewing served as a starting point for the subsequent Round Table discussion, which included Vanesa Freixas, Miquel Casas, Anna Planella, and Miquel Macias as participants.
During the debate, the inherent complexity of the conflict and the importance and need for good management were highlighted, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered.
There was also significant participation from the audience, creating a space for conversation where many viewpoints, needs, and reflections were shared, extending beyond the conflict itself.
Brief description of each of the speakers invited to the session and their relationship with the topic discussed:
Vanessa Freixa
Degree in Fine Arts. She spent 8 years promoting and directing the School of Pastors and Shepherds of Catalonia, as well as other local revitalization projects, such as "Xisqueta", which works to revitalize pastoralism through wool and crafts. The focus of her work has always been to take advantage of the territory's resources with the aim of empowering local populations. She is currently dedicated to the creation and also to the generation of critical thinking around rurality. She has a small flock of 10 sheep.
Miquel Casas
Geologist and shepherd. As a geologist, he works in the study and conservation of Geological Heritage. As a shepherd and farmer, he strives to produce food responsibly and with admiration for traditional farming practices, life and livestock.
Anna Planella
Biologist. For a few years, she has been working with issues related to the existing conflict between humans and large carnivores. She has recently started her PhD, with which she wants to evaluate attitudes towards these species and, more specifically, the effectiveness of the damage compensation system.
Miquel Macias
Naturalist and geographer, he has always been linked to nature and peasant life. Committed to spreading a look of affection and respect for the environment and the life that surrounds us, he has been active in different social and political organizations. He also works in the field of environmental education and the preservation of fauna and flora. He has published several books and articles on wildlife and ecology. His latest works are the exhibition and the book: “Wolf Art. Art welcomes the wolf”.