Cotter plague in the Teichland: Tirschenreuth is urgently looking for solutions!

Cotter plague in the Teichland: Tirschenreuth is urgently looking for solutions!

Tirschenreuth, Deutschland - tirschenreuth in turmoil: otter cause chaos in the pond management!

in the picturesque district of Tirschenreuth, famous for his "thousand ponds", it is bubbling! The growing otter population, now valued at around 1,500 animals in Eastern Bavaria, brings pond farmers to the brink of despair. These protected animals leave a trace of destruction and cause massive damage that not only bring the professional pond hosts, but also the hobbyists into serious difficulties. Christian Wagner from the Wildlebenspäum advice and wildlife management working group warns of an alarming increase in damage in recent years.

politics reacts: new guidelines in sight!

Politics has recognized the urgency and is planning a new guideline for February that could loosen the strict protection status of the otter. But despite these measures, the Situation remains tense. The pond hosts fight with the reality that fences are the only effective protective measure, while the financial burdens and bureaucratic effort are overwhelming. The Fischereiverein Stiftland has already installed wild cameras to document the damage, but is faced with high costs and administrative hurdles.

shared opinions about solutions

The discussion about dealing with the fish potters is heated! While some advocate the damage to minimize the damage for a targeted removal of the animals, nature conservation associations warn of the risks of biodiversity. A pilot project by the State Institute for Agriculture (LFL) examines the effects of fences on the otter and other animals. District Administrator Roland Grillmeier emphasizes the need to find solutions that reconcile both the pond economy and the protection of otter. Tirschenreuth faces the challenge of finding a way that preserves the heritage of the pond industry and at the same time respects nature!