EU wolf policy sparks controversy
The European Union’s recent decision to downgrade the protection status of wolves has ignited a heated debate across conservation circles.
This move aims to give member states more leeway in managing wolf populations including potential culls.
It has been met with sharp criticism from environmental advocates.
The EU Commission, justifying the decision, claims it is necessary to better protect livestock from wolf predators.
Sabien Leemans of the World Wildlife Fund and Sergiy Moroz from the European Environmental Bureau have slammed the decision as politically motivated and lacking scientific basis.
They stress the importance of wolves in maintaining ecosystem balance and fear this policy shift could undermine the EU’s global leadership in biodiversity conservation.
Meanwhile, the Swiss Farmers’ Union supports the decision, highlighting the growing challenges of safeguarding livestock against wolf attacks.
As the EU prepares to formalize this policy by March 2025, conservationists urge a reevaluation based on updated data and advocate for continued coexistence strategies.
Leemans said wolves, as apex predators, play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance, reducing overgrazing and curbing the spread of diseases like tuberculosis in livestock.
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