Wölfin in the Arnsberger Wald: New herd protection measures for Schäfer

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Promotion of herd protection in the Hochsauerlandkreis: An important step for local agriculture

The expansion of herd protection measures in North Rhine-Westphalia is a crucial step to support farmers in the region. This is done in particular with regard to the increasing presence of wolves in the Arnsberg forest. The decision of the NRW Environment Ministry concerns the municipalities in the Soest district as well as adjacent areas in the Hochsauerlandkreis, which are faced with the challenges of a growing wolf deposit.

Wölfin GW3199F: A new challenge for the region

A female wolf, with the identification GW3199f, in the district of Soest and in the Hochsauerland district, was demonstrated several times as part of wolf monitoring measures. The animal comes from the Saxon Wolfsterritorium Gohrischheide and has already torn several animals, including wild animals and farm animals. These incidents are alarming for sheep owners in the area because they endanger the safety of their herds.

funding backdrop "Upper Arnsberger Wald": Support for affected animal owners

In order to counter the increasing danger of wolf attacks, the Ministry of Environment has shown the funding setting “Oberer Arnsberger Wald” and an associated buffer zone in the Soest district. This now opens up more than half of the country area the opportunity to apply for funding to protect animal husbandry from wolf attacks. In addition to financial support for herd protection fences, the new measures also include grants for the training of herd protection dogs.

The importance of herd protection measures for local agriculture

The expansion of the funding is not only important for the protection of herds, but also has a positive impact on local agriculture. The herd protection enables the shepherds to do business in areas where wolves become at home again. According to Environment Minister Oliver Krischer, the funding is being developed to address the needs of farmers and to secure their livelihood.

The commitment of the authorities: A look into the future

With a budget of one million euros for 2024, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia clearly shows that herd protection has a priority. Support offers will cover up to 100 percent of the costs for necessary measures, provided that wolves are detected in the region. This initiative is part of the efforts to promote sustainable coexistence between humans and animals in rural areas and to help farmers maintain their businesses under changed conditions.

The decision to support herd protection is an important step to protect the balance between nature conservation and the legitimate interests of agriculture. The creation of precise funding backdrops shows how important it is to respond to the needs of the animal owners and at the same time to take into account the decline in the wolf in the region.

- Nag