Gelderland Wolf Committee advises on adjustments to the subsidy scheme in the Netherlands

At the beginning of July 2023, there was a debate about subsidies for wolf-resistant measures in the Gelderland parliament. This prompted the Provincial Executive to ask the wolf committee for advice about the subsidy scheme and possible improvements. The committee examined the existing scheme and proposed some adjustments. Sheep farmers on the Veluwe can receive a contribution to make an existing fence or grid wolf-resistant. But the wolf also attacks other farm animals and the animal does not only live on the Veluwe. That is why the Wolf Commission proposes to broaden the existing scheme. The committee proposes that the scheme should apply to the entire province and also to owners of ungulates such as ponies and cattle. The committee also recommends setting up compensation for the additional costs of extra work and maintenance that may result from the facilities. According to the committee, better support would be beneficial for support for wolf prevention. This is important ...