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Count along! Help the endangered European hamsters in your region!
An important count of endangered field hamsters begins in Peine. Nature lovers are called upon to help collect valuable data for species protection.
Count along! Help the endangered European hamsters in your region!
An important campaign to protect the European hamster is imminent in northern Germany - the count of the endangered rodent begins! Nature lovers and walkers are encouraged to actively help record the field hamster population. The AG Feldhamsterschutz Niedersachsen e.V. has launched a call to document as many sightings as possible. “Thorough documentation and the support of the population are crucial for effective protection projects,” explains Nina Lipecki, the first chairwoman of the association, in a press release. The aim is to collect important information on habitat design and protective measures planning. Especially after the grain harvest, those interested have a good chance of observing the field hamsters in their colorful splendor. They can be recognized by their distinctive fur markings and, as a particularly rare species, have secured a place on the Red List of Endangered Species in Germany. regionalheute.de reports that ...
But why is the European hamster so endangered? The problem lies primarily in the insufficient current data collection on the distribution of these animals in many federal states. In order to meet this challenge, the Feldhamsterland project has been coordinated by the German Wildlife Foundation since 2018 and funded by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation as part of the Federal Biological Diversity Program. The aim is to maintain and enliven the habitats of the field hamsters. To this end, farmers who manage their land should work closely with the project developers. A new practical guide defines the central measures and offers assistance for effective agar environmental measures. The aim here is to find targeted solutions that benefit both the field hamsters and the farmers. deutschewildtierstiftung.de reports that ...
Field hamsters and agriculture: a common goal
But the decline in the European hamster population is a complicated issue that can only be managed with comprehensive monitoring and the support of everyone involved. The Chamber of Agriculture has already taken a first step here and informed farmers about protective measures. In North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, the conditions for the field hamster are particularly serious, as it is listed there as “threatened with extinction” in the Red List. The information also comes from the biological stations, which act in the interests of nature conservation and communicate closely with the farmers. landwirtschaftskammer.de reports that ...
In summary, the European hamster is not only an important part of nature in our region, but also needs a lot of support from all sides to increase its chances of survival. The count, which begins soon, is an excellent opportunity to take action. Take advantage of the opportunity, become part of this necessary protective measure and send in your sightings using the reporting tool of the AG Feldhamsterschutz Niedersachsen. Every tip counts and can perhaps be decisive for the future of this endangered species!