Thuringian Jäger invest 77,000 euros in wildlife research!

Thuringian Jäger invest 77,000 euros in wildlife research!

In Thuringia, the revenue of the hunting levy flow into numerous research projects that give important insights into the behavior of wild animals. According to the Thuringian Ministry of Economy, a multi -year project in which the Erfurt University of Applied Sciences, the State Forest Stall and the University of Göttingen are involved will be promoted 77,000 euros. By acquiring their hunting certificates, hunters contribute around 400,000 euros annually, of which 40,000 euros are also invested in the protection of endangered species such as the brown hare and vineyards. A total of 22 ongoing projects are focused on measures to improve hunting, including training and new technologies such as drones for hunting, such as thueringen.de reported.

hunting in the discussion

At the state hunting day, the State Secretary commented on the Thuringian Ministry of Infrastructure and Agriculture, Torsten Weil, on the role of hunting in the context of current challenges, such as forest conversion and damage through beetle attack. Despite a discussion about the levy and its use, his ideologically colored position in relation to wind turbines in the forest met with resistance among the delegates. They were disappointed that he did not address critical issues. In addition, a proposal for increasing the membership fee for 50 euros according to Pirsch.de rejected by the delegates.