GABRIEL PĂUN (Agent Green): “Let us learn to live in harmony with forest animals”
An interview about people and nature
Gabriel Păun spoke with journalist Catalin Manole about conflicts between people and wildlife in an interview published by Formula AS on 20 June 2024, in issue 1622. Below is an Agent Green summary; the statements reflect the context of the 2024 interview.
The causes of conflict, from Gabriel Păun’s perspective
In the interview, Păun links bears’ approach to settlements to feeding practices associated with hunting, habitat degradation and a lack of education about coexistence. He criticises trophy hunting and argues that interventions in animal populations can affect ecosystem balance. The discussion also addresses climate pressures on wildlife.
Prevention and coexistence
The solutions presented focus on protecting habitats, educating communities and tourists, managing waste and removing food sources that attract bears. Păun describes electric fences, food containers and bear-resistant bins as preventive measures that can reduce recourse to lethal interventions.
Source: Read the full interview by Catalin Manole in Formula AS, issue 1622, 20 June 2024.
