Compensation Payments and Promotion of Preventive Measures for Wolves, Beavers, and Otters
The State of Salzburg supports voluntary compensation payments and preventive measures against damage caused by wolves, beavers, and otters in Salzburg. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Protection of the species wolf, beaver, and otter through voluntary compensation payments to offset economic burdens and promotion of preventive measures to reduce or avoid damage.
Eligible expenses
- Voluntary compensation payments
- Acquisition of fences and livestock guardian dogs
- Construction of electric and fixed fences
- Material costs for protective measures
Non-eligible expenses
- Follow-up costs for the maintenance of prevention measures
- Ongoing personnel and material costs
- Veterinary and feed costs for livestock guardian dogs
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Official determination of the damage causer
- Application within six months after official determination
- Proof of personal contribution and cost-effectiveness
- Indication of already received or applied for funding
Documents required for application
- Application form "Compensation for Predators"
- Application form "Herd Protection Measures"
- Application form Preventive Measures for Otters and Beavers
- Official Damage Report
- Proof of Previously Received Funding
Description
The program Compensation Payments and Promotion of Preventive Measures for Wolves, Beavers, and Otters offers ongoing support in the Salzburg region to animal owners, farmers, fisheries, as well as other natural or legal persons. The goal is the long-term protection of the wild species wolf, beaver, and otter through voluntary compensation payments to offset economic losses and through the promotion of targeted preventive measures. Applications can be submitted at any time, with the funding rate ranging from 40% up to a maximum of 100% of eligible expenses, depending on the measure.
Funding is provided, among other things, for investments in wolf-repellent fences, electric and fixed fences, material costs for protective measures, as well as livestock guardian dogs. Prerequisites include an official determination of the damage-causing animal, application submission within six months of this determination, proof of economic personal contribution, and disclosure of any funding already received or applied for. Ongoing personnel and maintenance costs, veterinary and feed costs are excluded. Required documents include the application form “Predator Damage Compensation,” the form for livestock protection measures, the form for otter and beaver protection, an official attack report, and proof of other funding. This program sustainably strengthens a low-conflict coexistence of humans and animals in rural areas.
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