Breeding season begins: dogs on a leash - protect the wild animals!

Breeding season begins: dogs on a leash - protect the wild animals!

On March 1, 2025, the breeding and setting time for wild animals begins in Hesse. This time, which usually lasts until July 15, is of central importance for numerous animal species. During this period, many wild animals raise their offspring and birds, such as blackbirds, begin with the nest building. Conservationists call up dog owners for more consideration, since free -running dogs can mean considerable stress for the animals. Even if there is no general leash in Hesse, certain municipalities can issue individual regulations to protect the wild animals.

Especially in Hanau, where a leash obligation in forests and most meadows apply until June 30th, as well as in nature reserves, where there is a leash all year round, dog owners must be particularly attentive. In Frankfurt, the free running of dogs is only permitted on marked areas, whereby there are exceptions for the city forest and parts of the green belt. Violations of municipal regulations can be punished with fines of up to 5,000 euros. hessenschau.de reports of these measures to protect nature.

consideration for wild animals

The breeding and setting time is not only a challenge for the animals, but also for the people who live near natural habitats. In addition to dogs that should be taken on a leash, there are other important information to avoid disorders. This includes lingering on paved paths and avoiding hedge cuts during this sensitive phase. Young brown hare, fawn and various breeding birds are particularly at risk because they are in fields, meadows and the undergrowth of the forest. For this purpose, the Nature Conservation Association (NABU) urges the population to protect nature until at least in mid -July and to follow the recommended rules. bund-hessen.de provides further information and tips.

The legal regulation states that the cutting of trees and hedges is restricted from March 1 to September 30th. This also applies to small maintenance work in which an exemption is required. In order not to disturb the breeding season, hedge cuts will only be carried out after the main breeding season from August. These regulations have been suggested to the dog owners and garden owners so that the sensitive wild animals are not burdened.

leash obligation and punishments

In other federal states, such as Lower Saxony, similar regulations apply. There begins on April 1, the breeding and setting time and dog owners have to take their dogs on a leash by July 15 to ensure the protection of the wildlife youngsters. This is regulated by a state law, and violations can also be punished with high punishments. The NABU emphasizes that it is particularly important to find out about local regulations so as not to endanger the sensitive phase for animals. ndr.de informs how important the leash obligation is to preserve biodiversity.

The protection of domestic wild animals requires a common approach of people and nature friendliness. As dog owners follow the recommended measures, they make their contribution to the preservation of biodiversity and help to maintain natural habitats.