District President Schretter finds out more about Oberallgäu!

District President Schretter finds out more about Oberallgäu!

The picturesque hills and mountains of the Oberallgäu were recently the scene of an important visit by the District President of Swabia, Barbara Schretter. Her appearance wasn't just about a pretty sightseeing tour; Rather, the focus was on exchanges about current topics in agriculture and forestry. The place of their visits were several dairy farms that also accommodate guests, such as those of Martin Grimm, Ferdinand Brams and Stefan Schädler in Oberstaufen. There was a lot to learn here about the challenges and opportunities the region has to offer.

Another important item on their agenda was the visit to Alpe Oberhündle, where the Haser family warmly welcomed the guests. Mayor Martin Beckel provided interesting insights into the progress in the renaturation of the Konstanzer Ache. A topic that is important not only for local farmers, but also for all nature lovers in the region.

Forest and hunting in focus

Jan Biebricher, the chairman of the Ach hunting association, was also available to discuss the challenges in terms of forests and hunting. A theme that comes through this Bavarian hunting law is regulated, which aims to maintain a species-rich wild population and improve the livelihoods of the game. It is important to note that hunting cooperatives are also public corporations that are subject to state supervision.

After visiting the region, Rainer Hoffmann, head of the Office for Food, Agriculture and Forestry, said goodbye to Barbara Schretter with valuable information relating to the situation in agriculture and forestry in Oberallgäu. This information is essential as it can help localized farmers optimize their strategies and decisions.

Domestic laws and their meaning

The applicable regulations of the Bavarian Hunting Act, such as the provisions on game tracking regulations, are important in order to bring hunting into harmony with public interests. These regulations are also intended to help prevent animal suffering by allowing officially recognized search teams, which consist of trained search handlers and their dogs, to cross territory boundaries when it comes to injured game. This ensures faster and more effective aftercare.

The current issues covered during the visit are crucial in the context of changes in agriculture and forestry. It is all the more important that solutions are developed in exchange between the various actors such as politics, agriculture and hunters that take both animal protection and agricultural interests into account. Anyone interested can find information about the recognition of request teams and application procedures on the website Government of Swabia.

Barbara Schretter's visit made it clear that cooperation between the various actors in the region is essential in order to jointly overcome the challenges that agriculture and nature conservation bring with them. It remains exciting to see how the coming months will continue to shape the fields and forests in Oberallgäu.