Brochure "Wildlife Information System of the Federal States of Germany - WILD"

The wildlife information system of the German states, short WILD, is a project of the Deutscher Jagdverband and its state hunting associations. Since the year 2001, it has been a permanent component of ecological environmental monitoring. The main goal is the documentation of wildlife populations in order to develop strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife. The brochure explains what WILD is, provides an overview of the surveys in the federal states, and shows which surveys are included in the project. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary, the DJV provides an overview of the comprehensive monitoring program of hunters in Germany in this brochure. The nationwide wildlife information system of the German states (WILD) stands for unity in diversity: scientists evaluate the data from the programs of individual state hunting associations and jointly define monitoring priorities. Regularly, hunters collect data on the distribution and development of predominantly game species. This makes an important contribution to ecological environmental monitoring. With a total of more than three dozen mammal and bird species, WILD is the most extensive monitoring program in Germany. In this brochure, you will find a lot of interesting information about the WILD project, including goals, organizational structures, and methods. There are also contact details for hunters who would like to support the project. Content: What is WILD? How is WILD organized? Wildlife surveys in the federal states How is the data collected? Presentation of results and publication Who can participate? Format: DIN A5, 20 pages