Changing the Game for Wolves: Thuringia Embraces Looser Protection
Reduction of Wolf Protective Status in Thuringia Proposed - Thuringia Proposes Reduced Protective Status for Wolves
Hey there! Let's talk about the latest buzz coming from Thuringia, where the state government joins Brandenburg in lobbying for a modulated protection status for wolves. This federal initiative plans to authorize the hunting of wolves nationwide, a shift from their current strictly-protected classification. The escalating wolf population in Thuringia, according to Environment Minister Tilo Kummer (BSW) after a meeting in Erfurt, seems to be causing quite the commotion among livestock owners and locals.
You might be wondering — what's the fuss about? Well, the rapid expansion of the wolf population has resulted in an uptick in wolf attacks on livestock. To tackle these issues head-on, Brandenburg's proposal will hit the discussions in the Bundesrat this Friday.
The wolves, these elusive carnivores, have been a subject of debate and concern, most notably due to the growing wolf population and the incidents of wolf attacks on livestock. To give you some context, since the beginning of the year, more than 30 suspected wolf attacks have occurred in Thuringia, as reported by the Competence Center Wolf/Badger/Lynx. About a dozen cases have been confirmed, with wolves identified as the culprits, while investigations continue in the rest. However, the expert team isn't always on-site promptly to examine the carcasses, which can be a roadblock in the investigation process.
To speed things up, our man Tilo Kummer has revealed plans to enlist hunters as carcass examiners in a pilot project agreed with the State Hunting Association. He believes this collaboration could help solve the mysteries surrounding these attacks swiftly. Now, if there's one thing the state is certain of, its commitment to compensating livestock owners for damages, and even coverage of special protective fences and guard dogs for farmers, under certain conditions.
So, there you have it! The wolves of Thuringia are making themselves heard, and it seems like the state government is listening. Now, let's wait and see what the Bundesrat makes of Brandenburg's proposal come Friday. Stay tuned!
- Thuringia
- Wolves
- Loosened Protection
- Brandenburg
- Tilo Kummer
- Compensation
- Carcass Examiners
- Bundesrat
- Hunting
- Livestock
In light of the rising debates, Thuringia's Environment Minister, Tilo Kummer, has put forward a plan to involve hunters as carcass examiners in a pilot project, a collaboration with the State Hunting Association aimed at speeding up the investigation process of suspected wolf attacks on livestock. Meanwhile, Brandenburg is set to discuss the proposal for a loosened protection status for wolves in the Bundesrat this Friday. The city of Thuringia, grappling with over 30 suspected wolf attacks since the start of the year, has promised compensation for affected livestock owners and special protective measures under certain conditions.
