Swiss canton of Valais seeks total eradication of two wolf packs

Following the loss of 219 livestock this summer, local authorities in Valais have formally requested federal approval to completely eliminate two specific wolf packs responsible for the attacks.

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Swiss canton Valais wants complete eradication of two wolf packs

The canton of Valais has applied to the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) for authorisation to cull two wolf packs in their entirety: those in Augstbord and the Nanz Valley. This measure follows the death of 219 farm animals this summer. The request from Valais, submitted to the FOEN at the end of August, forms part of the fourth phase of wolf management in Switzerland. The packs in Augstbord and the Nanz Valley are to be completely eradicated, including their cubs, the Cantonal Servi...

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