Increasing wolf count provokes annoyance in Denmark
Tiresome Wolves: Danish Government Takes Action
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Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is facing a growing concern over the increasing number of wolves in the country, causing disruption in smaller local communities.
Slang of the Day: Træls
In local parlance, the PM used the colloquial Danish term, "træls," to describe the presence of wolves near human settlements. This term's closest English translation could be "annoying" or "troublesome."
She urged for stricter measures to manage the wolf population to ensure a balance between nature conservation and human safety.
"We need to find a way to regulate the wolf population more effectively, protecting people without compromising nature," Frederiksen stated.
The safety of individuals residing in wolf habitats remains her top priority.
The issue may prompt the need for wolf regulations, though the exact approach isn't Frederiksen's area of expertise. Denmark, being an EU member, is bound by the EU's Habitats Directive, which requires member states to protect certain native species, including wolves.
Previously, Jeppe Bruus, the minister for the Tripartite Climate Agreement, declared that wolves should be kept away from human settlements.
In response, Bruus has urged his ministry to push the current limits of the EU directive regarding wolf management and allocate additional resources to deter wolves from approaching populated areas.
According to the latest report from the National Wolf Monitoring Program, Denmark currently hosts between 60 and 80 wolves, all confined to Jutland.
Extra Info:
- In late April 2025, the Danish Ministry for the Green Tripartite presented a new action plan to manage the wolf population, balancing conservation with human safety and livestock protection.
- Key elements of the plan involve increasing public safety, protecting livestock, and managing the wolf population for coexistence with humans.
- The European Union downgraded the wolf's protection status, allowing Denmark, among other member states, greater flexibility in controlling their wolf populations to support coexistence efforts and mitigate adverse impacts.
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