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Geese infestation at the swimming lake: Farmers demand drastic measures!
The planned shooting of greylag geese in Bavaria is causing discussions. Animal rights activists criticize the measure as cruel, while farmers suffer from reduced yields. The conflict between nature conservation and agriculture is coming to a head.
Geese infestation at the swimming lake: Farmers demand drastic measures!
In Bavaria and Salzburg, the problems with wild geese, which are increasingly perceived as a nuisance, are getting worse. The planned shooting of greylag geese in the landscape protection area is causing considerable controversy. Bernd Huber, head of general administration, explains that due to complaints from landowners and farmers affected by crop failures, ten male young geese will also be allowed to be shot this year. This measure, which usually takes place in April, is viewed critically by animal rights activists who see it as unnecessary and cruel. Despite the controversies, the city administration emphasizes that the population of greylag geese remains stable and is not endangered by these measures ORF reports.
Growing geese population
Meanwhile, a worrying trend is emerging: the population of wild geese, including the Nile and Canada goose, is continuing to increase in Bavaria. In the municipality of Sand am Main, annual yield losses of 15,000 to 30,000 euros were documented due to the erosion of fields. Christian Wagner from the Bavarian State Institute for Agriculture points out that geese are breeding in ever-increasing numbers and are feeling particularly well - a situation that is not only affecting farmers, but also tourists. Wagner emphasizes that hunting geese is a central measure in Bavarian goose management, as the animals are subject to general hunting law. However, sensible hunting must take place in suitable areas, although the problem is that hunting ban zones are often in areas used for tourism, such as BR.de notes.
In addition, the clutch treatment method is discussed as a possible solution to control the offspring problem. Experts say shooting wild geese should be viewed as a last resort. This complex issue requires coordinated action between municipalities, farmers and hunters in order to find a sustainable solution to the wild goose problem.