Dataset Direct Download Service (WFS): Zoning of municipalities eligible for the measure to protect herds against predation in the Hautes-Alpes — 2019

These areas are defined by prefectural decree on the basis of evidence of presence or attacks. The amended Order of 19 June 2009 on the operation to protect the environment in rural areas concerning the protection of herds against predation specifies the procedures for this action. Are differentiated:- areas where predation on the domestic herd has been observed once or several times in the last two years, called “first circle”;- areas where preventive actions are necessary due to the possible occurrence of wolf predation during the current year, called the “second circle”.In order to limit attacks on domestic herds and to assist breeders likely to be confronted with the presence of predators, aid for reinforced guarding, the nocturnal grouping of animals and the use of protective dogs is accessible in areas at risk defined annually by prefectural order (measure 323 c1 of the rural development programme which is linked to it.