The genetically important female is now resident in Västernorrland, together with a male incorporated territory in an area where several Sami villages have their winter grazing areas for reindeer.
Female wolf is important for efforts to genetically enhance the wolf population has moved three times before.
- We have investigated whether we could move the female wolf once more, but we see great difficulty with that then the likelihood is great that she is moving back to the area. She has done on previous moves. The best would be if it would be possible for the bitch and her male to remain in the area, said Ruona Burman, wildlife coordinator at the Environmental Protection Agency. Talk with the Sami villages
Västernorrland County Administrative Board has found traces showing that wolf couple mark territory and it increases the possibility that it could become a litter for spring. Environmental Protection Agency has signed the relevant sambyarna and discussed whether it would be no solution. Environmental Protection Agency promised to examine whether it is possible to move the wolf couple.
- What is now happening with the wolf pair is subject to further discussions, including at the political level, end Ruona Burman, wildlife coordinator at the Environmental Protection Agency. Facts about efforts to reduce inbreeding and genetic strengthen wolves: • The work done on behalf of the Government. • Possible actions to work with right now: relocation of genetically important wolves and release of zoo puppies. • Environmental Protection Agency is investigating whether the hunting of inbred individuals may be a possible measure. • The work is part of the wolf management.