Japan's Environment Ministry began deliberations on designating prefectural bear populations to assist their capture under a government subsidy system, amid a recent surge in attacks.
Japan's Environment Ministry began deliberations Tuesday on designating prefectural bear populations to assist their capture under a government subsidy system, amid a recent surge in attacks. The panel of experts, which will analyze bear populations and damage, is expected to summarize its findings by February 2024 following a total of…
Environmental officials and landowners alike are concerned by the rapid spread of hogweed in Võru County, which is being bolstered by neighboring Russia's unwillingness to combat its growth.