Wolf Fencing Team seeks volunteers as demand for protective enclosures surges

The Wolf Fencing Team in Oudsbergen, Belgium, is urgently appealing for more volunteers to help meet a growing demand for wolf-proof enclosures. The team plays a crucial role in assisting owners of livestock, such as sheep and horses, to protect their animals from increasing wolf activity.

Despite having many active volunteers, the team faces a significant backlog. The high number of requests means that some property owners seeking to secure their animals must now wait as long as a year for their fencing applications to be processed. This long waiting period highlights the escalating challenge of human-wildlife coexistence in the region.

During a recent recruitment event in Oudsbergen, the team emphasized the need for additional support to expand their capacity. The initiative aims to provide practical solutions for farmers and landowners grappling with the return of wolves to the area, ensuring the safety of both livestock and the protected wolf population.