New wolf in NRW: threat or chance for agriculture?
New wolf in NRW: threat or chance for agriculture?
in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has a wolf, a settled. This leads to new protective measures, since a wolf area in the Rureifel has been shown, which includes parts of the Düren district and the Aachen city region. Genetic evidence proves that a wolf female with the identification GW4074F has been in the region for at least six months now. This female apparently comes from the Belgian pack "Hohes Venn" and was probably born in 2023.
In November 2024, the gene material of a wolf male (GW4073M) was also detected, which comes from the pack "Hohes Venn Süd". However, it remains unclear whether there has already been a couple formation between the female and the male. The last proof of both animals dates to November 2, when traces were found on an injured beef that had to be put to sleep later.
protective measures in NRW
NRW has already initiated various protection projects, such as the construction of fences in the Eifel. The costs for protective devices are also covered in the new wolf area. A possible nationwide promotion of protective measures that could benefit both farmers and conservationists is currently being discussed. The current measures are particularly relevant because in November a seriously injured wolf in Schermbeck, who may have been caught in an illegal case
latest evidence from the district of Düren was confirmed by the State Office for Nature, Environment and Consumer Protection NRW (LANUV). The proof, based on investigations by the Senckenberg Research Institute in Gelnhausen, also refers to an injured beef, which had to be found on a pasture near Hürtgenwald on June 17, 2024. DNA samples on the wounds of the beef led to the identification of the beef with the Wölfin GW4074F.
information offers and support
The North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Agriculture offers free consultations on herd protection measures for pasture holders. Information on this as well as wolf evidence in North Rhine -Westphalia are available in the Lanuv Wolfsportal. In addition, animal husbandry in wolf areas can make funding applications for prevention measures, which is particularly important for the owners of sheep, goats and enclosure.
In order to regulate contact with wolves, the Lanuv sets clear behaviors. Encounters with wolves are unlikely because these animals avoid humans, but it is important to stay calm during a possible encounter and slowly withdraw. Information and support for livestock damage and reports on injured wolves can be made via specific contact points of the LANUV.
The return of the wolves to NRW defines a new phase in the region's nature and animal protection policy. It is important to manage the opportunities that arise from the return of this animal and the challenges that arise from it. Further information on this topic can be obtained via the Environmental Portal NRW as well as the press office of the LANUV.
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