Relaxation of wolf protection sends a bad signal
Published: Tuesday, Dec 3rd 2024, 13:50
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In the view of the environmental associations, the relaxation of wolf protection is technically untenable and sends a bad signal for species protection. In a joint statement on Tuesday, Pro Natura, the Swiss Wolf Group, Birdlife and WWF said that the downgrading was not a panacea for fewer livestock killings.
Even in wolf populations with intensive shooting, there are still predators. These are even encouraged by the shooting of wolves if the social structure of the wolf packs is destroyed. Good and comprehensive herd protection remains essential.
Switzerland should continue to pursue the coexistence of wolves and alpine farming, the associations wrote. Good and comprehensive herd protection remains essential. This is of the utmost importance due to Swiss law and the proportionality of all state action. Herd protection is effective. A decrease in livestock killings has been observed for three years.
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