Netherlands: Budget of the Frisian subsidy scheme for anti-wolf measures increased

Published 2024년 5월 10일

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Since November, farmers in Frisia can receive subsidies for wolf-resistant fences before the actual purchase, a change that now also applies to alpaca and pig farmers, in addition to cattle and horse owners. The province is also working on an updated interprovincial wolf plan due in late 2024, aiming to coexist with wolves without conflict. Additionally, the Provincial Executive of Friesland is conducting research on prevention, population management, and dealing with problem wolves.

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Since November, Frisian animal keepers have been able to receive a subsidy before purchasing wolf-resistant fences. Previously this was afterwards. The scheme had already been expanded in November for holders of cattle, horses and ponies. Now holders of alpacas and pigs can also use the subsidy scheme, as is also the case in the provinces of Drenthe and Overijssel. In addition to the subsidy scheme, the province is working with BIJ12, the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and the other provinces on an updated interprovincial wolf plan. This plan should provide more direction on how humans can live together with the wolf without conflict. Completion is expected ...

Source: Agri Holland