Support Services from the Carinthian Wildlife Damage Fund

The Carinthian Wildlife Damage Fund offers a continuous funding opportunity in the form of grants for private individuals, businesses, as well as agricultural and forest landowners in Carinthia. The aim of this measure is to compensate and reimburse area and property damage caused by year-round protected wildlife species – in particular bear, wolf, lynx, beaver, and otter. Eligible expenses include the documented damage amounts, thereby providing agricultural enterprises and landowners with reliable support. The assessment is based on the type and extent of the wildlife damage as well as the location of the damage within the federal state of Carinthia. The funding strengthens environmental and nature conservation, promotes animal welfare concerns, and supports climate protection measures by sustainably compensating damages.

A prerequisite for submitting an application is an official or expert report on the wildlife damage, proof of land ownership, and clear localization of the damage within Carinthian territory. A damage report in conjunction with the expert report forms the basis for the review and reimbursement of the submitted damage costs. Since applications can be submitted continuously, the fund allows for flexible and timely application following the occurrence of wildlife damage. Through this structured process design, agricultural and forestry stakeholders alike benefit from a straightforward procedure. The clear focus on compensating wildlife damage makes an important contribution to preserving regional value creation and enhances the resilience of agricultural enterprises in Carinthia.