Wolves are a natural part of Sweden’s ecosystem, but for farmers, they pose a significant threat to livestock. Every year, predation leads to economic loss, distress, and escalating conflicts between conservation efforts and rural communities. Traditional methods like fencing and guard animals have limitations—wolves adapt, and manual monitoring is costly. A more intelligent, proactive, and humane solution is needed.
Together with WWF, we are deploying our stationary Edge units designed to detect and deter animals, in this case wolves, before they attack. By using real-time AI detection and species-specific acoustic signals, the system gently steers wolves away from pastures, reducing the risk of predation without harming wildlife. This is about creating balance—protecting farmers’ livelihoods while ensuring large carnivores remain part of a thriving ecosystem.
2024: Testing has begun in controlled environments like wildlife parks, where AI models are being fine-tuned to accurately detect wolves and trigger the most effective deterrent signals. The next phase will see deployment on at least five farms in Sweden, where the units will be strategically placed to keep wolves at bay.
2025: We will take the next step—connecting multiple devices into a coordinated defense system, allowing units to communicate with each other and trigger automated responses. Farmers will receive real-time alerts via an intuitive platform, giving them complete oversight of predator activity near their herds.
Status:
ongoing
Period:
01/04/2024 to 31/12/2025
Animal
Detected
Deterred
Efficiency
Wolves
0
0
0.0%
”A real solution for coexistence”
Benny Gävert
Expert and Spokesperson
Boliden is a leading European mining and smelting company with operations across Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Ireland. With a legacy spanning nearly a century, Boliden produces essential metals like zinc, copper, and gold while prioritizing sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Boo Egendom is one of Sweden's largest privately owned estates, spanning over 37,000 acres of land and approximately 2,500 acres of streams and lakes.
The USDA protects agriculture, ecosystems, and public health by managing wildlife, controlling pests, and preventing disease spread, including efforts to mitigate damage from wild pig populations.