Kiskjakahjusid hüvitati ligi 400 000 euro eest(1)

The Environmental Board (Keskkonnaamet) continues to advocate for the implementation of effective prevention measures aimed at minimizing ecological damage caused by wildlife. The agency recently compiled data detailing damages attributed to large carnivores, abandoned animals, and ravens for the year 2025. Despite significant media focus and the current excellent status of the large carnivore populations in Estonia, the collected data indicated a notable downward trend.

Specifically, damages attributed to dogs and brown bears were reported as being lower compared to the preceding couple of years. Tõnu Talvi, Chief Nature Conservation Specialist at the Environmental Board’s Hunting and Water Fauna Bureau, provided context for these trends. He suggested that the reduction in conflict severity between different interest groups is linked to two primary factors: an increased sense of responsibility among animal breeders and the wider adoption of proactive prevention methods across various communities.

The findings suggest that public awareness and preventative action are proving effective in mitigating human-wildlife conflicts. The ongoing monitoring by the keskkonnaamet underscores the importance of these preventative strategies in managing coexistence between human activity and native fauna. The data compiled aastal 2025 provides a valuable baseline for understanding the impact of these efforts, particularly concerning the management of suurkiskjate habitats and interactions.

Topics: #keskkonnaamet #aastal #suurkiskjate