SloveniaThe Slovenian Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning has been granted permission to cull brown bears based on assessments by the Forestry Institute, Nature Conservation Institute, and various expert analyses. The Administrative Court rejected a lawsuit by the Alpe Adria Green association against this decision, ruling that the permit was issued legally according to regulations. This means the temporary ban on bear hunting, which had been in place since last July, no longer applies. Hunting can now resume, with the permit valid until the end of this year. The decision affects 176 hunting areas with the highest density of brown bears. According to recent estimates, there are currently 954 brown bears in Slovenia. Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj welcomed the court’s decision and urged the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning to prepare timely decisions for bear culling next year. He expressed concern over the high number of bears and emphasized the need for management that ensures species preservation while safeguarding human safety and agricultural conditions. The Slovenian Hunters' Association stated that the court confirmed the necessity of regulated culling
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the legal decision regarding bear culling, including both the government's position and the opposition's challenge. It cites official sources such as the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, the Forestry Institute, and the Nature Conservation Insti
