Damage from German wolves almost doubled

Published 2021년 8월 16일

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In 2021, Germany saw an increase in its wolf population, with 176 wolf groups and 39 pairs added to the existing 128 packs. This surge has led to concerns from the environmental officer of the German Farmers' Union, Eberhard Hartelt, over the impact on grazing due to wolves preying on livestock and other animals. The states of Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and Lower Saxony have been most affected, with sheep being the most common victim (3,444 in 2020). Hartelt argues that the rising wolf numbers threaten the future of grazing and is advocating for regulations. CDU party leader Armin Laschet is pushing for the European Union to lift its ban on wolf hunting in agricultural areas to safeguard livestock.

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According to new data, in 2021 there were 128 wolf packs, 39 wolf pairs and 9 individual wolves in Germany. The environmental officer of the German Farmers' Union (DBV) Eberhard Hartelt sharply criticized the growing wolf nuisance. The states of Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Lower Saxony are particularly affected by wolves. Sheep are most often killed by wolves, 3,444 in 2020, followed by game (248), cattle (153) and goats (92). But 13 horses, 7 alpacas and 2 sheepdogs also fell victim to a wolf grazing The new figures will have a significant impact on grazing in Germany, the DBV expects. 'The new statistics mark the end of grazing. The wolf population must finally be regulated. Otherwise keeping sheep, goats, horses and cattle in the pasture will become obsolete', Hartelt explains. In Germany, the debate ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst