Wolfs summit in Holzminden: Working on pasture farming increase!

Wolfs summit in Holzminden: Working on pasture farming increase!

At a state parliament table in Holzminden, led by MP Uwe Schünemann, the situation of the wolves in the district was discussed. Numerous concerned pasture holders took part in the event, since proven wolves in the region already cause unrest. Experts, including the President of the German Hunting Association (DJV), Helmut Dammann-Tamke, informed the participants about the challenges that the return of the wolves brings and the importance of an early prevention of wolf grooves in Holzminden.

The chairman for nature conservation, Rembert Ostermann, pointed out the difficulties that occur when building protection fences in the region. District farmer Frank Kohlenberg emphasized the importance of pasture farming for the environment and society, while district hunter Harald Meyer warned of a possible element of a wolf pack. The number of wolf packs in Lower Saxony has increased in recent years, from 43 to currently 56, which increases the demand for a regionally differentiated wolf management, as Dammann-Tamke explained. On the one hand, the wolf is accepted as part of nature, but unreserved tolerance is unacceptable. The demand for a downgrading of the protection status of the wolf is supported by "strictly protected" to "protected" from the Lower Saxony Minister Barbara Otte-Kinast, while the Europe has already approved changes. Now the EU Commission and the EU Parliament have to follow corresponding decisions.

challenges and management measures

The return of the wolves brings serious challenges, especially for pasture animals, the protection of open landscapes and dyke security. Lower Saxony, which is considered one of the most cloudy federal states with over 45 wolf territories, has a wolf management plan that was created in cooperation with affected actors. Environment Minister Olaf Lies emphasizes the need for continuous surveillance, herd protection and the crack assessment in order to increase the acceptance of the wolves among the population. It is important to set limits and specifically remove problem wolves. The wolf management plan should also form the basis for a future action plan to regulate the wolf stock, as in Environment.niedersachsen.de is explained.

Uwe Schünemann concluded the event with the demand that the district of Holzminden has to remain wolf -free zone, which underlined the concerns of those present and the topic will continue to keep the region up to date.

For further information on the topic, the reporting of Meine-Onlinezeitung.de referred.