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Goose management in the main wintering grounds of the Taiga Bean Goose population
Anders Hallengren
County Administrative Board of Skåne
Background
Photo: Patrik Olofsson/N
• Several species increased, main increase from the Greylag Goose.
• Established in the 70´s.• Massive increase in the 80´s• The farmers where affected and felt
alone with the problem
The number of Geese in
november
in NE Skåne
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20130
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
A.fabalisA. brachyrhynchusA. albifronsA.anserB. canadensisB. leucopsis
The number of Bean Goose in
November
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20130
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
A.fabalis
1997 a Common Crane Group was formed with landowners, farmers, GMO´s, Nature conservationists and the authorities.
Inspiration was found at Lake Hornborgarsjön and from Germany.
•Later the Group included both Common Crane and Geese.
•A local management plan for Graylag Goose was produced 2002-2013
•For this work we got government funds.
Participants
• Farmers,• GMO´s (Swedish Association for
Hunting and Wildlife Management, Ornithologists, Naturskydds-föreningen),
• Valuers,• “Gooseman”, • County Administrative Board• Municipality representatives• Kristianstad University• Swedish University of Agricultural
Science• Professional hunters
What is positive?
Wide representation- all may join.
Mutual understanding of the problem.
We have shown the problem and therefore been granted government funds for our preventive work and compensation to farmers.
Forum for discussions. Problems and solutions.
We can contribute with our experience to others.
We care!
What is it good for?
Summarizes damage prevention
Reports on survey results
Economy reports
Discuss and suggest preventive actions
Information sent out to farmers.
Experiences after 10 years
Good way to get advice and guidance out to the farmers,
Been able to get farmers to take bigger responsibility,
Methods for assessment of damages has been developed,
We can contribute with expertise in the assessment of damages,
Our “Gooseman” is highly appreciated by the farmers.
Protective hunting
• 23 a § If there is no other solution and if it doesn’t endanger the good status within the natural range, may a decision of hunting be made.
- in consideration to common health and security,- in consideration to flight safety - to prevent severe damage on crops,
domestic animals, forests, fishery, water or other property, - to protect wild animals and plants or
their habitats.