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Province of Gelderland

Nieuw faunabeleid: meer aandacht voor natuurschade...

Source published: 2 July 25

New Fauna Policy: More Attention to Nature Damage...

This article discusses the new fauna policy of the Province of Gelderland and the focus on nature damage and endangered meadow birds.

An important task of the Province of Gelderland is to protect and restore nature. Sometimes it goes so well with animal species that they become a threat to other species, damage agricultural crops, or pose a risk to traffic.

Published on: July 2, 2025

The province can intervene with such species by bringing the population more into balance. Think for example of certain types of geese that eat crops or grass or wild boars that uproot forests and vulnerable nature areas.

Preventing Nature Damage

We adjusted our policy for the management of animal species. Special attention is given to large hoofed animals such as deer and roe deer. They are sometimes present in too large numbers, causing them to eat or trample young trees and other vulnerable plants.

Protection of Meadow Birds

Another adjustment in the policy is the protection of meadow birds. Smaller predators such as the fox, the stone marten, or the feral cat see these meadow birds as prey. If there are too many predators, it is not possible to adequately protect the meadow birds. The adjusted policy helps to reduce the number of small predators.

Fauna Nets

Later this year, we will make an additional decision regarding fauna nets. They help to prevent the spread of animal diseases such as African swine fever. In addition, they also help to prevent nature and agricultural damage and to increase traffic safety.