The solution of goose damage problems in The Netherlands, with special reference to compensation schemes

摘要: In The Netherlands farmers can apply to the Game Fund in order receive compensatory payments event of damage by wild mammals and birds. recent years amount money paid annually has increased up £758,000. Although adequate as a basic measure offset losses suffered, large increase total involved leads questions about accuracy estimated relation actual crop reduction. In certain areas research is aimed at minimizing altering land use agricultural restoring original habitats for wintering geese. This new approach solving apparent future conflict between further refund claimed aims conservation.