Adjusted wolf status and expanded subsidy scheme measures

Steps taken in controlling the wolf

Important steps have been taken to control the wolf and reduce wolf damage. The European Parliament has decided to lower the protected status of the wolf. The Province of Fryslân has also expanded the subsidy scheme for wolf-proofing measures.

EU lowers status of wolf

The European Parliament has decided to modify the protection of the wolf more quickly. The wolf will now be given the status of "protected" instead of "strictly protected. This change offers more possibilities to control the wolf. The Netherlands must now make policy to respond to this.

Province of Fryslân adopts new grant scheme

The Province of Fryslân has a new regulation for preventing wolf damage. Here are the main changes:

• Expansion of subsidy area: Animal farmers in the municipalities of Heerenveen, Ooststellingwerf, Opsterland, Smallingerland and Weststellingwerf can now apply for subsidies.
• Widening subsidy scheme: Animal keepers of all ungulates (except fallow deer) can now apply for subsidies.
• Increase in grant amount: The maximum grant amount has been increased from 20,000 euros to 30,000 euros.
• Reduced administrative burden: Fewer supporting documents need to be submitted with applications.

Learn more

Learn more about the subsidy scheme here:
More subsidy available for wolf protection measures | Fryslan