The Council of State suspended the decree issued by the President of the Province of Bolzano, Arno Kompatscher, which provided for the demolition of two wolves following some predations in an not adequately protected hut. The suspension is valid until the collegial hearing scheduled for October 9, but the original decree will expire first, on September 29, thus avoiding the killing of one of the two animals.
An important but bitter result
Animalist associations Enpa, Lav and Lndc Animal Protection, promoters of the appeal, expressed happiness and satisfaction for having saved the life of a wolf, but at the same time strong indignation because the other condemned wolf has already been killed. An emblematic case that brings to attention the delicacy of the management of great predators in Italy and the urgency of solutions that safeguard both animals and breeders.
Kompatscher’s decree had identified two wolves to be raised randomly, without distinguishing individuals actually responsible for the predations. According to animal rights activists, the measure was excessive and unfair, because it hit innocent animals instead of taking preventive measures to protect cattle. An episode that once again arouses indignation and raises doubts about the approach of the province towards the coexistence between human beings and wildlife.
The animals of the huts will be brought down to the valley
Now, with the suspension of the decree and the imminent hearing of 9 October, the Council of State will have the opportunity to definitively confirm the decision and guarantee the survival of the surviving wolf. In the meantime, the animals of the huts will be brought down to the valley, reducing the risk of further predations. The associations hope that this context can play in favor of a positive decision for the animal.
In short, if on the one hand it is a success to save one of the animals, on the other the bitterness remains for the wolf already demolished and for the management still improvised and little respectful of the wildlife. The hope is that the future of relationships between man and nature can be based on balance, prevention and respect for the rules of coexistence.
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