Beaver on the upswing: Salzburg's waters and the challenges for farmers!

Beaver on the upswing: Salzburg's waters and the challenges for farmers!

In the Salzburg Land there is a beaver boom! After the beaver in Austria was exterminated in 1869, it has been back since the past 40 years and spreads rapidly. Currently, between 360 and 400 of these unique rodents in Salzburg, including a particularly active beaver in the Leopoldskron district, which causes a stir on the islands in the pond, as orf . However, their return not only brings ecological benefits, but also challenges for agriculture and security.

conflicts between nature conservation and agricultural interests

The increase in the beaver population has already caused considerable damage to forest and agriculture. These animals not only nibble on trees to get the bark and buds, but can also cause massive problems with flood protection systems. During a local inspection, the regional councilor Josef Schwaiger emphasized the importance of protecting the beaver's habitat, as well as to maintain the interests of the landowners and to ensure traffic safety, such as reported.