OPPAL - Organisation Pour la Protection des Alpage (Organization for the Protection of Alpine Pastures)
Improvement of the cohabitation between human activities and large carnivores
OPPAL advocates for biodiversity and promotes peaceful coexistence between wildlife and human activities.
The association's work includes field actions, awareness raising activities and participation in scientific research.
Actions
Our 2025 initiatives in a few figures
19,292 hours
night watch
25 mountain pastures and grazing lands
monitored
125 livestock owners
supported
Objectives
What are OPPAL's goals?
Long-term and Short-term
- Defending biodiversity and wildlife
- Defend the alpine heritage (nature, culture, agriculture)
- Creating bridges and spaces for dialogue
- Inform and educate the public about the issues related to the return of large carnivores to our regions
Testimonials
Testimonies of breeders
OPPAL works in close collaboration with many shepherds and breeders on a daily basis. A space of dialogue and trust is built with each one. The farmers with whom we work are convinced of the efficiency of our work.
