Wolves in the district of Helmstedt: New signs warn of dangerous encounters!

Wolves in the district of Helmstedt: New signs warn of dangerous encounters!

In the district of Helmstedt, the installation of new signs ensures discussions among the residents. These signs have been revealed after several wolf attacks have been reported on pasture animals in the past few months. Finally, a herd of sheep was attacked in Lauingen, an animal being killed. Holger Bese, who runs an agricultural company and had past traumatic experiences with wolves, initiated the preparation of these warning signs.

BESE, formerly himself holder of cattle, states that he gave up his herd for a series of nightly unrest where he saw a wolf near his animals. "The wolf shocked me quite a bit," he expresses his concern and explains that this experience has significantly contributed to his decision to give up cattle. There are currently no cattle in his field, and many people in the region have to get used to this new sight.

signs warn of wolves

In total, there were eight registered cases of wolf attacks in the Helmstedt district. The citizens' initiative, which Holger Bese represents, has through the signs with the inscription "Attention! Wolfs area!" as well as additional information on safety -conscious behavior such as entering the area only reminds of the dangers in groups, children's supervision and leash of dogs. These measures are more than just a precautionary measure, they also serve to secure traffic and the protection of residents.

Despite the increased visibility of wolves in the region, experts from the Nature Conservation Association (NABU) emphasized that since the wolves returned to Germany in 2000 there has been no documented attack on people. Wolves usually keep their distance from people and do not consider them to be potential prey. This information can often be found on social media, where discussions about the signs are also conducted. A resident expressed on Facebook: "Just leave these animals alone."

fear and education

Although the experts put the fear of wolves into perspective, the feeling of uncertainty remains in the population. "You get queasy there," says Besse and refers to the general nervousness within the community. It is important to understand that the signs do not serve to create a training of prohibitions. "Everyone has the right to move in the open landscape," says Besse, clearly, he continues to worry about the well -being of residents and their animals. The regulatory office is currently checking whether the signs clearly convey that it is not a ban, but only a warning.

Apart from the signs, the NABU sees an important role in the formation of the audience about the behavior of wolves. More knowledge can help to reduce fears and develop a better relationship with nature. "If you familiarize yourself with factual information with the way of life of the wolf, you can better assess situations," is the note of a NABU spokesman.

The education about wolves and a respectful coexistence between humans and animals are crucial for the preservation of biodiversity. It remains to be seen how things will continue, especially in the debate about the signs and the behavior of the wolves. The entire context is all the more relevant because the wolf symbolically stands for the interaction between people and nature in the modern world.

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