Environment - Goldschmidt: Decisions on wolf culls are sensible
In the opinion of Schleswig-Holstein's Environment Minister, the decisions by the federal and state governments to introduce lighter shooting rules for wolves are sensible. "There is a consensus that herd protection measures are crucial for ensuring the least possible conflict between livestock grazing and wolf populations," said Minister Tobias Goldschmidt (Greens) on Friday.
"At the same time, the Federal Environment Ministry's proposal to set up areas with an increased number of wolves allows for an appropriate reduction in bureaucracy when removing conspicuous wolves," emphasized the Minister. "This was an important concern for the federal states with high wolf populations, and for me too."
Specifically, the resolution of the Conference of Environment Ministers for the rapid shooting of wolves stipulates that an animal may only be killed if it has killed livestock despite the existence of herd protection measures such as fences. In addition, the federal states are to be able to define certain regions with an increased number of wolf killings, in which a DNA analysis does not have to be awaited before a wolf can be shot.
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- Minister Tobias Goldschmidt from Schleswig-Holstein believes that the introduction of lighter 'firing rules' for wolves, as decided by both federal and state governments, is a sensible approach.
- The Federal Environment Ministry's proposal to establish areas with a higher density of wolves reduces bureaucracy for removing conspicuous 'wolves,' a concern shared by regions with large wolf populations, including Goldschmidt.
- The resolution of the Conference of Environment Ministers for the swift shooting of wolves states that an animal can only be killed if it has attacked livestock despite previous herd protection measures, such as fences.
- In regions with an increased number of wolf killings, as defined by the federal states, a DNA analysis is not necessary before a 'wolf' can be shot, according to the new regulations.
- Among the various wildlife conservation issues in Germany, the debate over 'wolf culls' and their impacts on 'animals,' 'farming,' and 'Environment' continues to be a hot topic, with professors and experts contributing their insights at academic 'Conferences' on the matter.
Source: www.stern.de
