Pond hosts in the Upper Palatinate call for answers to the Otter problem

Pond hosts in the Upper Palatinate call for answers to the Otter problem

frustration among pond hosts: The challenge by Otter in Bavaria

The Bavarian pond hosts are faced with an alarming problem that not only threatens their livelihood, but also endangers local food production. Especially in the Upper Palatinate, the operators complain about massive economic losses caused by the growing population of Ottern. The displeasure is noticeable, especially among the younger generation of pond hosts.

The voice of those affected

Lena Bächer, pond host and scientist at the university of applied sciences in Hof, is located on the front line of this conflict. Your company in Wiesau has a long tradition, and the family already manages the ponds in the third generation. "We work in a wonderful landscape, we do an honest work," she explains and emphasizes the positive influence of her work on the community. But the joy is clouded by the continuing problems with the otters. "We have the damage, but we can't do much," she says and speaks of "massive losses" in the pond economy. This situation is not only a personal setback, but also a step backwards in the agricultural development of the region.

The imbalance by the Otter

The debate about the protection of the Otter raises questions: "We now have a complete imbalance here," said Bächer, who emphasizes that the pond industry is very endangered by focusing on the well -being of the otter. In view of the support for regional food production, she criticizes that the Otter is perceived by some environmental protection associations as more worth protecting than the carps that are bred in the pond industry. This situation is not only frustrating for those affected, but also problematic for the sustainable production of food in the region.

political framework and necessary measures

The pond hosts feel that they are abandoned by politics. "It finally needs decisions to the European level," Bächer demands. The lack of clear guidelines for the removal and control of the otter population presents the pond industry with great challenges. The conversations with many colleagues show her that frustration is widespread. "It is the comprehensible frustration of the pond hosts who at some point breaks the neck," she warns.

a joint problem

The difficulties of the Teichwirts in Bavaria are not only an industry -specific problem, but also affect the broad topic of agricultural sustainability. The prevailing conflicts between nature conservation and agricultural production require a rethink in politics. In order to secure the future of the necessary food production, the interests of the pond hosts must be taken as seriously as those of the animal species worth protecting. This is the only way to create a balance that does justice to both nature and humans.