Protection of Livestock Farming and Large Carnivores in Europe

Summary

The European Parliament calls for a balanced coexistence between increasing large carnivore populations and livestock farming, emphasizing better monitoring, compensation, and preventive support for farmers.
9 24.11.2022
Other
environment
social policy
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • Recognition of the successful recovery of large carnivore populations due to effective biodiversity policies.
  • Growing economic and emotional impact on livestock farmers caused by increasing predator attacks.
  • The need to utilize existing legal flexibilities to manage predator-human conflicts effectively.
  • The importance of keeping guidance on species protection up to date and clearly interpreted.
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