Tag: WOLF INCIDENT LEUSDEN
Subsidies for wolf-resistant fences are not popular, farmers who want them are sometimes threatened
Since this year, the number of wolf attacks has increased sharply. In almost all cases, livestock farmers did not have wolf-resistant fences, a fence that a wolf cannot go through,…
Information evening ‘with bite’ to counter polarization in wolf debate: ‘I hope people think about it’
Hence this information evening in an informal setting. Because the wolf is active on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, and in particular in Austerlitz. It leads to heated discussions. “Society is polarizing,”…
Province of Utrecht must leave wolf on Heuvelrug alone for the time being
Wolf GW3237m, the wolf in question, has been showing remarkable and unexpected behavior for a year and a half. The predator showed itself several times and showed interest in dogs…
Province regrets judge’s ruling on wolf: ‘Urgent additional legislation needed’
Summary proceedings The judge ruled today on the capture, transmitter and possible deterrence of a wolf on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Faunabescherming and Animal Rights went to court to prevent this.…
Ferry and Sandra no longer dare to enter the forest with their guide dog because of the wolf
Not only they, but people all over the country with guide dogs are facing this problem, they say. The solution? Ferry and Sandra have no idea. But something has to…
Province and animal organizations diametrically opposed in court over wolf transmitters
The summary proceedings concern a permit issued by the province last month. This permit makes it possible to capture the wolf and attach a transmitter to it, so that it…
Lawsuit over wolf that knocked girl over
Lonely Wolf Several wolves live on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. A wolf pack with cubs has been living on and around the Den Treek estate in Leusden for some time now.…
Freek Vonk speaks out in wolf discussion just before summary proceedings: ‘Zenderen is a very logical step’
Capturing, stunning and tagging is “a very logical step”, Vonk argues in a six-minute video. According to him, this way very important questions can be answered about the wolf’s behaviour.…
Farming families in Den Treek want the province to keep wolves under control
Wolves on Den Treek A wolf pack with cubs has been living on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug since this spring. An individual wolf also roams their area, and seems remarkably interested…
Criticism of provincial approach to wolves: ‘We want clarity and not just be responsible for damage’
According to the municipality, there have been no more incidents since the emergency order and the area was calm. But now that the estate is open again, much remains unclear,…