Debate about gray goose gaps: Nature Conservation Act in danger?

Debate about gray goose gaps: Nature Conservation Act in danger?

Leopoldskroner Weiher, 5020 Salzburg, Österreich - The heated debate about the kills of gray geese in Salzburg does not end. In the breeding season, these hunts are "under every criticism" for animal rights activists and are considered a violation of the Nature Conservation Act. Birdlife Austria expressed concerns about the ten kills approved by the city of Salzburg, which are allowed for this year until the end of the year. With around 300 gray geese that live on the Leopoldskroner pond, the situation not only causes problems, but also endangers the environment; The animals eat a lot of food on agricultural meadows and leave their excrement, which pollute the paths and grazes, as oe24.at reports.

controversial approval by the city

The city of Salzburg has approved the kins, which is due to environmentalists. BirdLife Austria's statement underlines the explosiveness that "kills during the brood season violate the Nature Conservation Act". This decision is a double -edged sword: On the one hand, the reasoning is that the gray geese are a nuisance for agriculture, on the other hand, the legal and ethical question is raised as to whether killing animals during their reproduction period is justifiable. The discussion, which was initiated by the reports on the machinations on the Leopoldskroner Weiher, remains highly explosive and continues to be followed carefully, as well as Salzburg.AT determined.