Wolf status in transition: dispute over protection and agriculture in Salzburg!

Wolf status in transition: dispute over protection and agriculture in Salzburg!

Salzburg, Österreich - The wolf, once a symbol of species worth protecting, is now the focus of a heated debate: The constant committee of the Bernese Spirit Protection Convention is planning to revise the strictly protected position of the wolf. As ORF Salzburg , it should be classified as "protected species" in the future. This could have significant effects on the conflicts between nature conservation and agriculture in the Alpine regions that have been ongoing for years.

In Salzburg there is growing dissatisfaction with wolf population, which is perceived by many farmers as a threat. In particular, the black and blue state government and local farmers, who often lose their farm animals through wolf attacks, are loudly demanding this reduction in protection status. The support from the ranks of the small -scale mountain farmers is crucial for the decision because their existence often depends directly on animal husbandry. While some organizations vigorously protest against this decision, many alpine residents are relieved and see it a longed -for relief from their worries about their animals.

The proposal for species protection revision is more than just a bureaucratic act; It could create the basis for a new balance between species protection and agricultural interests in Europe. Organizations and initiatives that work under the roof of the Bern Convention observe this development carefully because it could affect the effects on biodiversity and ecological balance. According to BMU , such a lowering of protection status is a complex topic that requires far-reaching discussions and reviews.