At the beginning of October, the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania organized a conference Wildlife Welfare and Protection: between Nature’s Independence and Human Assistance Limit, which brought together scientists from various fields, conservationists, veterinarians, and environmental specialists.
During the event, inspiring stories of wild animal rescues were presented and the latest research results were discussed, ranging from the analysis of seal pup survival rates to the abundance trends of birds of prey populations. The discussions focused on ethical issues in nature conservation, examined the limits of human assistance to nature, sought answers to the question of when care becomes interference, and how to find the balance between nature’s independence and human responsibility.
The conference was attended not only by scientists but also by practitioners working in the fields of wildlife care and protection. The insights and experiences shared during the event will serve as a valuable basis for shaping future animal welfare and nature conservation policies.
🎥 The recording of the conference can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NabBlbQ1mt8
🎙️ You can listen to the presentation by NRC researcher Dr Daiva Vaitkuvienė The White Stork – from Its Nest in Lithuania to Its Wintering Grounds in Africa” from 3:38.
