Wolf populations across Europe have exploded beyond sustainable levels, creating real danger for livestock and rural communities. The shift from strict protection to managed hunting represents a pragmatic policy that maintains conservation while addressing the sharp rise in farm animal deaths. Better herd management means active population control, not endless fencing arms races that don't work.
Downgrading wolf protection lacks scientific justification and sets a dangerous precedent for environmental law. Studies show that culling actually worsens livestock predation by breaking up packs and creating desperate lone wolves. Investment in proven protective measures like electric fences works far better than expensive, ineffective killing programs.
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