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Mayor fights against fear of wolves: Petition causes a stir!
With a petition in the Thuringian state parliament, Mayor Grimm is calling for measures to regulate the wolf population due to growing fears.
Mayor fights against fear of wolves: Petition causes a stir!
In recent years, wolves in Germany, and especially in Thuringia, have increasingly come into the public eye. The mayor of Großbreitenbach, Peter Grimm, has now taken a step that is of great interest to many people. In his petition, which now has over 3,000 supporters, he draws attention to the growing fears of wolves. These concerns are not unfounded, as the number of these animals has now increased to an estimated 25 since the wolf's return about ten years ago. The old problem between humans and animals is now fully discussed again. As insuedthueringen.de reports, the wolf caused an uneasy feeling, especially during walks and hikes in nature.
The petition aims to persuade the Thuringian state government to change the Thuringian hunting law in order to enable regulation of the wolf population. Grimm and many citizens express concerns about the safety of people and the potential attacks on pets. Farms are particularly affected; many are faced with the decision to give up their hobby farming of livestock. As thueringer-landtag.de reports, many incidents in which wolves prey on livestock go unreported. This often happens because the affected farmers have no prospect of compensation.
The facts about the wolves
Wolves have been extinct in Germany for around 150 years. It was only with the birth of the first wolf pups in 2000 in Upper Lusatia in Saxony that the animal slowly returned to its former habitats. There are now 209 wolf packs and 46 pairs living across Germany. Although the wolf population has stabilized in recent years, growth has slowed significantly. NABU emphasizes that there are suitable regions for wolves in Germany, with the exception of the cities of Hamburg, Berlin and Bremen.
The population's concerns arise not only from the preying wolves, but also from the perceived threat when spending time in nature. Walks and hikes are no longer carefree for many, as uncertainty grows, especially regarding young animals in the grazing season. The tense situation for farmers can hardly be overlooked: herd protection in the Thuringian Forest is considered almost impossible, which endangers the existence of many businesses. The wolf may be a fascinating animal, but for the people of Rhineland-Palatinate, its comeback also brings with it a lot of uncertainty that must now be addressed.
The support of the petition has now brought the issue into the political spotlight, and the Thuringian state parliament will deal with it. Mayor Grimm hopes that effective measures will be taken to regulate the wolf population in the future. The discussion on this sensitive issue is open and citizens are invited to take part. The concern seems to be finding fertile ground across the country, and it will be interesting to see how decision-makers respond.