Wolf or man? Tragedy to crash from young cows in Schlechting

Wolf or man? Tragedy to crash from young cows in Schlechting

In the current discussion about reintroduction of wolves in Bavaria, many alpine pastures and farmers see their existence threatened. The emotional film "The Wolf returns", produced by the working group of Bavarian mountain farmers, impressively shows the dark consequences that the increasing wolf population on animal husbandry in the Alps. The effects are not only financial in nature, but also affect the mental health of farmers.

fear and loss in the alpine farmers

The mountain farmer Sandra Höferer from Schlecht (Traunstein district) painfully remembered an incident two years ago when nine of her calves, panicked, plunged over a steep wall. "They were rushed over 900 meters," she reports and illustrates the trauma that has happened to farmers. The fear that such incidents could be repeated is enormously stressed by the pet owners in the region. "We know that the wolf will be permanently in Germany," emphasizes farming president Günther Felßner, and calls for a rethink in the wolf regulation to protect the alpine pasture in Bavaria.

The growing wolf population

the wolf population grows by 30 percent annually, which is an alarming development for many farmers. The vice of the Almwirtschaftliche Association of Upper Bavaria, Josef Glatz, expresses his concern: "I don't breed my animals so that they are torn from the wolf." These worries are not unfounded, because animals are repeatedly victims of attacks. The impressions from the film show mutilated animals and underline the emotional stress that the alpine farmers experience.

follow for alpine pasture and tourism

The threat from the wolves not only has an immediate effect on animal husbandry, but could also have far -reaching consequences for tourism in the region. Felßner warns: "The pasture and alpine pasture in Bavaria are massively endangered by the spread of the wolf." This could also mean that the following generations are no longer willing to continue the tradition of alpine pasture. The positive aspects of landscape maintenance and the connection to nature are in the background.

constructive dialog wanted

Nevertheless, farmers are open to a dialogue with conservationists and authorities. You want integrated management that also allows kills of wolves in emergencies. This would be a step to deal with the challenges resulting from the return of the wolf. The Swiss biologist Marcel Züger emphasizes that the number of wolves will increase and calls for a realistic examination of the consequences.

conclusion: a common problem

The debate about wolf population in Bavaria shows the difficulties that occur in the coexistence of nature and animal husbandry. Farmers are required to protect their animals, while conservationists stand up for the survival of the wolf. It is important that everyone involved pulls together to find solutions that take into account both animal welfare and agricultural use. This is the only way to find a solution that takes into account both the wolf and the alpine pasture.

- Nag