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Goose Management in Wintering Grounds of the Taiga: Bean Goose Population

This article discusses the management of goose populations in the main wintering grounds of the Taiga, with a focus on the Bean Goose. It explores the background, challenges faced by farmers, and the formation of a local management plan. The article also highlights the benefits of participating in discussion groups and the positive impact of preventive measures. Additionally, it provides information on protective hunting regulations.

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Goose Management in Wintering Grounds of the Taiga: Bean Goose Population

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  1. Goose management in the main wintering grounds of the Taiga Bean Goose populationAnders HallengrenCounty Administrative Board of Skåne

  2. Background • Severalspecies increased, mainincrease from the Greylag Goose. • Establishedin the 70´s. • Massive increasein the 80´s • The farmers whereaffectedand feltalonewith • the problem Photo: Patrik Olofsson/N

  3. The numberofGeesein november in NE Skåne

  4. The numberofBean Goose in November

  5. 1997a Common Crane Group wasformedwithlandowners, farmers, GMO´s, Nature conservationists and the authorities. Inspiration wasfoundat LakeHornborgarsjön and from Germany.

  6. Later the Groupincluded both Common Crane and Geese. A local management plan for Graylag Goose was produced 2002-2013 For this work we got government funds.

  7. The discussion Groups • Two Groups are active today. • SeveralmoreGroups are in pipeline

  8. 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

  9. 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! Whatis positive?

  10. Summarizes damage prevention Reports on survey results Economy reports Discuss and suggest preventive actions Information sent out to farmers. What is it good for?

  11. 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. Experiences after 10 years

  12. Dailey before 11:00 during 1 October and 31 December. Protective hunting The County

  13. 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 theirhabitats.

  14. Appendix 4 Bean Goose that occur on fields with autumn crops may be hunted to prevent damage 1 January to 15 march.

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