In forceNature and animals
Subsidies for wolf-proofing fences and compensation for wolf attacks in Jutland
Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse om tilskud til ulvesikring af hegn og kompensation for ulveangreb på husdyr
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What it sets out:
- Owners of livestock in Jutland can receive subsidies to wolf-proof their fences.
- They can also receive compensation if livestock are killed or injured by wolves.
- The subsidy for permanent fences is calculated at 40, 65 or 90 kr per meter, depending on how difficult the fence is to install.
- If a wolf attack is suspected, the Danish Agency for Data and Supply Management must be contacted within 24 hours of discovering the loss or damage.
- Who: The rules apply to owners of livestock in Jutland. Subsidies and compensation are only available to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises.
- When: The executive order entered into force on 1 September 2026.
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Source: Retsinformation.dk
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- Issued · 27 August 2026
- Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 28 August 2026
- In force · 1 September 2026